Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau Targets Unexplained Wealth

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is intensifying its crackdown on public servants who have accumulated wealth beyond their known sources of income. Known as disproportionate assets (DA) cases, these investigations focus on officials who own luxury villas, gold, and other assets that cannot be explained by their legal earnings. According to officials, the ACB has registered a record number of DA cases in recent years. This shift comes as public complaints about corruption have risen, and high-profile raids have drawn attention to the agency's work. In the past, the ACB mainly handled bribery cases, but now it is paying more attention to the larger issue of unexplained wealth. The ACB, which operates under the state government, is responsible for investigating corruption by public servants. Disproportionate asset cases are considered more complex because they require detailed financial probes. The agency has been using forensic audits and property checks to build these cases. Experts say that focusing on DA cases can help deter corruption more effectively than targeting petty bribery. However, the ACB also faces challenges such as limited resources and legal hurdles. The agency has not released specific numbers, but sources confirm that the number of such cases has increased significantly. The move is seen as part of a broader anti-corruption push in the state. Authorities say they are committed to holding public servants accountable, regardless of their rank.