{
  "id": 12383341,
  "title": "Telangana ACB arrests Achampet treasury office senior accountant for taking ₹25,000 bribe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/telangana-acb-arrests-achampet-treasury-office-senior-accountant-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:14:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-acb-arrests-achampet-treasury-office-senior-accountant-for-taking-25000-bribe/article71551096.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) apprehended K. Venkataiah, a senior accountant with the Sub-Divisional Treasury Office in Achampet, Nagarkurnool district, on October 6. Venkataiah is accused of soliciting and receiving ₹25,000 in exchange for processing a government employee's medical leave and associated expenses. The initial payment of ₹3,000 was made in cash on August 14, with the remaining ₹22,000 transferred via PhonePe on August 18. A criminal misconduct case was filed against Venkataiah, and he was brought before an Additional Special Judge for SPE and ACB cases at Nampally to be held for judicial remand. The ACB is investigating the matter and has encouraged citizens to report any instances of public servants demanding bribes through its helpline, WhatsApp, and social media channels.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Telangana ACB arrests senior accountant K. Venkataiah",
    "Venkataiah accused of taking ₹25,000 bribe",
    "Case filed for criminal misconduct"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}