{
  "id": 10185990,
  "title": "VACB seizes ₹14.10 lakh, $788 from GST official’s residence in Kochi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/vacb-seizes-14-10-lakh-788-from-gst-officials-residence-in-kochi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:37:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vacb-seizes-1410-lakh-788-from-gst-officials-residence-in-kochi/article71515417.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kochi has seized ₹14.10 lakh and $788 in cash from the residence of Prajani Rajan, the GST Joint Commissioner. The seizure is part of an investigation into a disproportionate assets case, which found Rajan had amassed assets worth around ₹2.89 crore over the years 2014 to 2024. The operation, conducted on September 26, 2026, was prompted by complaints that Rajan had settled high-profile tax evasion cases in exchange for bribes. The VACB also raided two houses owned by Rajan and her GST office. The recovered cash and documents will be presented before the Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court. The VACB has urged the public to report instances of bribery and corruption through various channels.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/india-news-live-updates-27-september-2026-kerala-vigilance-and-anti",
        "published": "2026-09-27T04:43:08.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/civil-service-bureau-moehe-to-launch-career-guidance-programme-in",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:08:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}