https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

AP: Senior IPS Officer and Others Booked in Extortion Case by ACB

The investigation revealed that Rajini’s assistant, A.D. Ramakrishna, initially demanded Rs 5 crore from the business owner, which was followed by an inspection led by IPS officer Joshua a month later.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh: A significant case has been registered by the Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) against 1996 batch senior IPS officer P. Joshua, YSRCP leader Vidadala Rajini, and several others, following allegations of extorting over Rs 2.2 crore from a stone-crushing business owner during the previous YSRCP regime, police confirmed on Sunday.

The extortion allegedly occurred under the pretext of vigilance inspections carried out during the tenure of former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. According to the police, the stone-crushing business owner in Edlapadu, Guntur district, was coerced into paying the hefty sum after a series of demands and an “unauthorized” inspection.

The investigation revealed that Rajini’s assistant, A.D. Ramakrishna, initially demanded Rs 5 crore from the business owner, which was followed by an inspection led by IPS officer Joshua a month later. Following these actions, the business owner reportedly paid Rs 2.2 crore to the accused.

As a result, the ACB has filed charges under multiple sections, including the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), specifically Sections 7 and 7A, and Sections 384 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code, which relate to bribery, criminal conspiracy, and intimidation.

The accused have been identified as follows:

  • Accused No. 1: Vidadala Rajini (YSRCP leader)
  • Accused No. 2: P. Joshua (Senior IPS officer)
  • Accused No. 3: V. Gopi (Rajini’s husband)
  • Accused No. 4: A.D. Ramakrishna (Rajini’s assistant)

The case is under investigation, and authorities are expected to take further action based on the findings. This incident has drawn attention to the alleged misuse of power by prominent political and police figures within the previous administration.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
CMPDI_signs_MoU
CMPDI Partners with Manmukh Education Consultancy to Train 60 Underprivileged Youth as Phlebotomy Technicians in Ranchi
Abhishek Singh IAS
Proud Moment for Indian Bureaucracy: IAS Abhishek Singh Named to TIME100 AI 2025 for Leading India AI Mission
Two crossed national flags on wooden table
50% US Tariffs Impact: Govt Unveils Rs 25,000 Crore Export Support Mission, Assures Strong Backing for Exporters
IRS Officers ndian revenue Services
High Court Rejects Request of Retired IRS Officer for Additional Commissioner Pay While Serving as DR at ITAT
Madhya-Pradesh-State-IAS
Madhya Pradesh IAS Officers Must Submit Property Details by January 31 or Face Promotion Delays
IAS Anurag jain
Confirmed: Anurag Jain Gets One-Year Extension as Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary, Ending Successor Speculation
IFS Dinesh K Patnaik
From Freeze to Thaw: Who Is IFS Dinesh K Patnaik, India’s New High Commissioner to Canada?
Bihar Government-resized-IM
Bihar Govt Approves Rs. 66.91 Crore Land Acquisition for Industrial Growth in Purnia; Major Industries to Come Up in Kenagar Block
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
Dr
Resisted Flawed Schemes, Transferred Thrice In Three Months, Found Solace In Writing
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-11 at 4.48
IAS SVR Srinivas on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Tough Calls, and the Real Power of IAS Officers | Video Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-12 at 7.27
First Attempt IRS, Fourth Attempt IPS: The Relentless Pursuit of Jitendra Kumar Yadav Who Cracked UPSC 3 Times
IPS Yadav is originally from Chhattisgarh. He was first selected for the IRS through UPSC and later for...
Social Media
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
Mohanmala
Kaziranga Mourns: Beloved Elephant Mohanmala Passes Away After Five Decades of Service
Kaziranga National Park mourns the loss of Mohanmala, a beloved elephant who served over 50 years as...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
CMPDI_signs_MoU
CMPDI Partners with Manmukh Education Consultancy to Train 60 Underprivileged Youth as Phlebotomy Technicians in Ranchi
Abhishek Singh IAS
Proud Moment for Indian Bureaucracy: IAS Abhishek Singh Named to TIME100 AI 2025 for Leading India AI Mission
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Dr
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-11 at 4.48
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT