GHMC Assistant Executive Engineer in ACB’s net

The accused official B. Swaroopa, working as an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Kapra Circle-1, GHMC after arrest by the ACB’ Rangareddy unit | Photo Credit: Arrangement

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) official for demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1.2 lakh on Tuesday (June 17).

The accused official was identified as B. Swaroopa, working as an Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Kapra Circle-1, GHMC. According to the ACB, the official allegedly demanded the amount from the complainant in exchange for recording Measurement Book (MB) entries for completed works.

The bribe money was recovered from her possession, and the accused official was produced before a special court for ACB and SPE cases at Nampally. Further investigation into the case is underway.

The ACB has urged the public to report any bribery demands by government officials via its toll-free number 1064 or through WhatsApp at 9440446106. Complaints can also be submitted via social media platforms including, Facebook and X at @TelanganaACB. The identity of complainants will be kept confidential.

Published - June 17, 2025 06:46 pm IST