ACB unearths properties worth ₹2.76 crore linked to Special Liaison Officer AP Bhavan

Officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted searches of the property of Kaduru Chinny Appanna, Special Liaison Officer at AP Bhavan in New Delhi and reportedly discovered assets worth over ₹2.76 crore.

Multiple ACB teams conducted simultaneous searches at the residences of the accused officer and his family members in Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Anakapalli, Tadepalli and Vijayawada on Monday.

During the raids, officials reportedly identified five plots in Tagarapuvalasa in Visakhapatnam, three plots in Marripalem village in Anakapalli district, flats in Visakhapatnam and an investment of ₹45 lakh in a Bengaluru-based company.

ACB officials also found a four-wheeler and other valuables during the searches. Visakhapatnam Range ACB has registered a case for alleged possession of disproportionate assets (DA) and further investigation is underway, according to an official release.

Investigators said Kaduru Chinna Appanna was appointed at AP Bhavan in New Delhi in 2019 on a fixed remuneration of ₹75,000 along with other allowances for a period of three years. His services were later extended for another two years.

Published – 25 May 2026 21:11 IST