Sanjay filed a bail petition, while the ACB sought his custody for 7 days to further probe him on various aspects of the alleged malfeasance.
Published Aug 27, 2025 | 11:51 AM ⚊ Updated Aug 27, 2025 | 11:51 AM
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Synopsis: The ACB alleged that Sanjay authorised payments of Rs 1.9 crore to Kritvyap Technologies, with irregularities including bypassing competitive bidding, awarding contracts to firms with questionable credentials, releasing upfront payments despite minimal deliverables, and inadequate documentation.
Former Andhra Pradesh CID chief and senior IPS officer N Sanjay surrendered before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) special court in Vijayawada on Tuesday, 26 August, in connection with alleged financial irregularities.
The court remanded him to judicial custody until 9 September, and he was subsequently transferred to Vijayawada district jail.
Sanjay’s surrender follows the Supreme Court’s setting aside his anticipatory bail and directing him to present himself before the trial court.
The 1996-batch IPS officer, previously Additional Director General of Police and Director-General of Fire Services, has been under suspension since December 2024, after the TDP-led NDA came to power in Andhra Pradesh.
The ACB is investigating allegations of financial misconduct during Sanjay’s tenure in various roles. The agency registered a case in December 2024, naming Sanjay as the primary accused (A1), alongside Sautrika Technologies (A2) and Kritvyap Technologies (A3).
The allegations center on a contract worth approximately Rs 2.29 crore being awarded to Sautrika Technologies for the AGNI-NOC (Automated Governance & NoC Integration) web portal and mobile applications. The prosecution claims that only a fraction of the contracted work was completed, yet substantial advance payments were made.
Further charges involve the procurement of expensive gadgets and equipment without competitive tendering and the alleged misappropriation of funds intended for SC/ST awareness workshops, reportedly funneled through Kritvyap Technologies.
The ACB alleged that Sanjay authorised payments of Rs 1.9 crore to Kritvyap Technologies, with irregularities including bypassing competitive bidding, awarding contracts to firms with questionable credentials, releasing upfront payments despite minimal deliverables, and inadequate documentation.
On Tuesday, Sanjay filed a bail petition, while the ACB sought his custody for seven days to further interrogate him on various aspects of the alleged malfeasance.
Sanjay’s counsel requested the provision of necessary medicines, citing his client’s recent heart surgery, and sought facilities befitting an IPS officer’s status in jail.
On the other hand, the ACB emphasised the Supreme Court’s approval to seek his custody if necessary for questioning. The court adjourned the case to 29 August, directing respondents to file their counters to both petitions.
(Edited by Amit Vasudev)
