Anti-corruption raids at taluk offices seize about Rs.2.22 lakh
In coordinated surprise checks led by DSP Jayakumar, anti-corruption police searched multiple taluk offices (including Nallampalli, Talaivasal, Gobi and Kumarapalayam) and seized about Rs.2.22 lakh. Recovered cash and associated documents/UPI transfers are being investigated.
Anti-corruption (anti-bribery) police carried out surprise inspections at several taluk offices yesterday evening and seized a total of around Rs.2.22 lakh. The checks covered offices in Nallampalli, Talaivasal, Gobi and Kumarapalayam, among other locations.
The operations were led by DSP Jayakumar with a special team. Officers recovered cash hidden in office desks and identified UPI transfer transactions under scrutiny. For example, a revenue inspector at Veppanapalli was found with Rs.1,02,770; officers also found amounts such as Rs.2,000 hidden in a desk and Rs.4,500 hidden by another person. Related documents and transaction records are being examined.
The anti-corruption police said further enquiries are underway and that more detailed investigations of the seized cash and documents will follow.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai