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ACB Raids Expose Rampant Corruption in Andhra Pradesh Land Registration Offices
5 Nov
Summary
- Coordinated raids on over 120 Sub-Registrar Offices across Andhra Pradesh
- Intense operation at Renigunta Sub-Registrar Office, with officials identifying large-scale corruption
- Detailed complaints against the Sub-Registrar in Renigunta for illegal registrations
In a major crackdown on corruption, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Andhra Pradesh launched a coordinated, massive-scale inspection on November 5, 2025, conducting surprise raids on over 120 Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) across the state. The widespread operation, involving dozens of teams, was initiated following numerous complaints regarding large-scale corruption and illegal activities within the land registration system.
The ACB teams descended simultaneously on SROs in multiple districts, with inspections reported to be ongoing in key areas including Ibrahimpatnam in NTR district, Ongole in Prakasam district, and Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district. One of the most intense operations was reported at the Renigunta Sub-Registrar Office, where officials identified large-scale corruption and illegal registrations. The raid here was conducted under the direct supervision of ACB Officer Mallikarjuna.
The probe in Renigunta was specifically triggered by detailed complaints of corruption against the Sub-Registrar, Anand Reddy. Given that sale deeds were being registered at the office, ACB officials are now systematically questioning property buyers and sellers as part of the deeper investigation into the irregularities. Records and documents at the office have been seized for meticulous examination.
