12 booked after 8‑hour anti‑corruption sting at Melmalayanur taluk office; cash and online transfers seized
An anti‑corruption raid at the Melmalayanur taluk office in Viluppuram led to the seizure of Rs.58,950 cash and evidence of about Rs.5.47 lakh in online transfers; 12 people have been booked and investigations are ongoing.
In Viluppuram district, the anti‑corruption unit conducted an eight‑hour sting operation at the Melmalayanur taluk office. During the raid, officials seized cash of Rs.58,950 and uncovered online transactions totaling about Rs.5.47 lakh recorded on staff phones.
Twelve people — including revenue officers, two village assistants and temporary employees — have been named in the police case. Investigators have collected records of the cash and digital transfers and are continuing their enquiries.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai