ACB Arrests TGFDC Manager In Kothagudem Bribe Case
- ACB arrests absconding TGFDC divisional manager in bribe case
- ACB tracks accused officer to Visakhapatnam after weeks of search
Hyderabad: ACB arrests Telangana Forest Development Corporation Kothagudem divisional manager Thati Sravani in connection with a bribe case registered earlier this year. The Anti Corruption Bureau team took her into custody in Visakhapatnam on Saturday after tracing her movements for several days. The arrest marked a key development in a case that involved allegations of bribery linked to official bill approvals.
According to officials, an ACB team led by ACB Khammam range DSP Y Ramesh carried out the operation. Thati Sravani had been absconding since the case was registered on January 3. She was the main accused in the matter. Investigators said she went into hiding soon after the ACB action began in the district. Therefore, the bureau kept a close watch on her movements across locations.
The case relates to an alleged demand of Rs 3.51 lakh as bribe. Officials stated that the amount was sought for approving the complainants bills. These bills were linked to the cutting of approximately 3900 tonnes of eucalyptus trees at a plantation. The plantation falls under the Telangana Forest Development Corporation in the Kothagudem area. Meanwhile, the ACB registered the case after receiving a complaint about the alleged demand.
During the earlier phase of the investigation, ACB officials caught two other accused red handed. They arrested Thadi Rajendra Kumar, plantation manager of the Kothagudem forest sub division. They also caught a private person, Chennam Gopala Krishna. The arrests took place at Gopala Krishna residence. Officials said the duo accepted the bribe on behalf of Thati Sravani. At that time, she was not present and had already gone into hiding.
After the arrests, the ACB continued efforts to locate the divisional manager. Officials maintained surveillance and tracked her movements. Later, they traced her presence in Visakhapatnam. The team then moved swiftly and took her into custody. Officials said the accused officer reportedly tried to obtain anticipatory bail to avoid arrest. However, she could not secure relief.
Following her arrest, officials stated that they would produce her before the ACB court on Saturday. The case has drawn attention as it involves a senior official of the Telangana Forest Development Corporation. Meanwhile, the ACB reiterated its focus on acting against corruption in government departments. The investigation in the bribe case continues, and officials are expected to place further details before the court during proceedings.
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