India news Live Updates, 27 September 2026: Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau seizes unaccounted cash of Rs 14.10 lakh, USD 788 from GST official’s residence

indianexpress.com ·2026-09-27

Kerala's Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) conducted a raid on the residence and office of State GST Joint Commissioner Prajani Rajan, seizing Rs 14.10 lakh in unaccounted cash and USD 788. This search was prompted by a preliminary inquiry alleging that Rajan amassed disproportionate assets of approximately Rs 2.89 crore between 2014 and 2024. The seized items will be presented to the Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court as the investigation proceeds.

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