The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday registered a disproportionate assets (DA) case against N Bhujanga Rao, who is already an accused in the alleged phone-tapping case. The bureau initiated simultaneous searches at 13 locations as part of the investigation.
Details of the Case
According to officials, the DA case was registered based on information gathered during the probe into the phone-tapping scandal. Sources revealed that Bhujanga Rao was found in possession of assets exceeding his known sources of income. We found he was in possession of assets which are more than his known source of income, sources said.
Background of the Accused
Bhujanga Rao had earlier spent a long period in judicial remand in connection with his alleged role in the phone-tapping case. The ACB's action comes as part of a broader investigation into illegal surveillance activities.
Investigation and Searches
The ACB conducted searches across multiple locations to gather evidence related to the disproportionate assets. The bureau is scrutinizing financial records and property documents to ascertain the extent of the assets accumulated beyond legal means. Officials stated that the searches are ongoing and further details will be revealed as the investigation progresses.
