Anti-corruption raids across Krishnagiri taluk offices; Rs.2.22 lakh seized

Anti-corruption bureau teams conducted surprise inspections across several taluk offices led by DSP Jayakumar, seizing a total of Rs.2,22,200 in cash and related documents, officials said. The raids covered offices in Nallampalli, Talaivasal, Gobi and Kumarapalayam and began yesterday evening.

Officers said cash hidden in office furniture and UPI transaction records on officials’ mobile phones were recovered during the searches. In Nallampalli, revenue and local administrative staff were among those checked and amounts concealed in desks and with individuals were noted.

In Gobi, Rs.2,000 found hidden in a desk and Rs.4,500 found on another person were seized. At the Nallampalli office, a team led by DSP Nagrajan recovered several cash amounts and UPI transfer details from staff. The anti-corruption unit said investigations are ongoing.

Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai