The ACB raided 10 locations of a deputy executive engineer in the Irrigation Department in TelanganaThe investigation uncovered a villa worth ₹7 crore, 25 acres of land, 50 tolas of gold, flats, and several plotsThe agency is now investigating the discrepancy between his income and assets.
Updated: November 13, 2026, 11:39 AM IST
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Villa worth ₹7 crore, 50 kg of gold, 25 acres of land: ACB raids 10 locations of Telangana government engineer (Pic: X)
A raid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) at the premises of a government engineer in Telangana has revealed assets whose value may surprise manyThe investigating agency found information about a villa worth ₹7 crore, 25 acres of agricultural land, approximately 50 tolas of gold, and several flats and plots.
The case involves a deputy executive engineer posted in the Irrigation DepartmentThe ACB conducted simultaneous searches at 10 locations belonging to Raghiri SatyanarayanaDuring this search, the investigating agency discovered numerous assets, including land, villas, flats, gold, vehicles, and other investmentsThis list includes a villa worth ₹7 crore (approximately $1.2 million)Additionally, 25 acres of agricultural land, 50 tolas of gold, and several plots of land were also discoveredThe ACB is now investigating how a government engineer amassed so much wealth relative to his income.
The ACB conducted this action as part of an investigation into allegations of disproportionate assetsThe agency’s teams visited 10 locations linked to Satyanarayana, including his native village of Shapur, Wanaparthy, Hyderabad , and several locations belonging to family members and relativesDuring the searches, the investigating agency collected documents related to land and houses, as well as information about other propertiesThe market value of these properties may be much higher than previously estimated.
Villa worth Rs 7 crore, 9 plots in the name of wife
The ACB investigation uncovered a villa in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, reportedly owned by family members and estimated to have a market value of approximately ₹7 croreIn addition, approximately 25 acres of agricultural land and a farmhouse in Wanaparthy were also discovered.
Information has also emerged about nine open plots in the name of Satyanarayan’s wifeTwo flats in Hyderabad are also under investigationThese include a 3-BHK flat in Karmanghat and a 2-BHK flat in Rocktown, NagoleThis means the investigation isn’t limited to just one large house or piece of landThe ACB is trying to determine the source of the funds for these properties purchased in various locations.
During the raid, information about approximately 50 tolas of gold was also revealedAdditionally, the family owns three to four four-wheelers and one two-wheelerThe investigating agency also obtained information about investments worth approximately ₹20 lakh in mutual funds and chit fundsInformation about insurance policies is also being soughtNo bank lockers were found during the search.
Raghiri Satyanarayana joined the government in 2005 as an assistant engineerHe currently serves as a deputy executive engineer in the irrigation departmentHis wife, also an assistant engineer in the electricity department, works for TranscoThe ACB is currently gathering information about their income, their earnings from their jobs, their investments, and the family’s assetsThe primary question facing the investigating agency is the family’s total legal income and the amount of wealth they have accumulated.
Now what will ACB investigate?
In cases of disproportionate assets, simply listing assets is not enoughThe investigating agency also needs to examine the declared income of the officer and their family, when the assets were purchased, and where the funds came fromTo do this, salaries, bank accounts, land and property documents, investments, and other financial records are examinedThe source of assets held in the names of family members is also examinedCurrently, the investigation against Satyanarayan is ongoingThe ACB is examining documents and financial transactionsOnly after the investigation is complete will it be clear how many of the assets revealed exceed the known sources of income and what further action will be taken in this matter.
