Telangana ACB Bribery Case | Hyderabad, Oct. 28: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested Kottoor Vijay, a Sub-Inspector of Police at Banjara Hills Police Station, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh in exchange for official favours.
According to an ACB press note dated October 28, 2026, the officer initially demanded ₹10 lakh from the complainant. The amount was subsequently reduced and allegedly settled at ₹1 lakh.
The bribe was reportedly sought in connection with Crime Nos. 524/2024 and 525/2024 of Banjara Hills Police Station, which had been referred by a court.
Telangana ACB Bribery Case Involves Banjara Hills Sub-Inspector
The ACB alleged that the officer demanded money to avoid arresting the complainant, issue notices under Section 41-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, accept the complainant’s replies to those notices and ensure that no fresh cases were registered against the complainant in connection with the matter.
The bureau stated that the officer had acted improperly and dishonestly while discharging his official duties, allegedly intending to obtain an undue advantage for himself.
RCO CASE – CITY RANGE -II
Kottoor Vijay, Sub-Inspector of Police, Banjara Hills Police Station , Hyderabad Police Commissionerate was caught by ACB, City Range- II.
(Full details are in Press Note) https://t.co/4V89Bk1Nmx
— ACB Telangana (@TelanganaACB) October 28, 2026
The accused officer was produced before the I Additional Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases at Nampally for judicial remand. The case remains under investigation, and the ACB has withheld the complainant’s identity and details for security reasons.
The ACB has urged the public to report bribe demands by government officials through its toll-free number, 1064. Citizens can also contact Telangana ACB through its official social media channels, including WhatsApp at 9440446106.
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