Fake ACB Officer Swindles Tahsildar of Half Crore, Arrested After 5 Years

• Erukala Hanumanthu, posing as an ACB officer, extorted Rs. 50 lakhs from Mudigubba Tahsildar Anwar Hussain in 2021.
• The fraudster threatened to file corruption cases against the Tahsildar, leading to the large sum being paid out of fear.
• After evading police for five years, the accused was finally apprehended on April 4, 2026, following a lengthy investigation.
• Police used technical evidence and confidential information to track down and arrest Hanumanthu.
• Authorities warn against rising 'fake ACB officer' frauds targeting both public and government employees, advising vigilance and immediate reporting of suspicious activities.