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Vigilance conducts statewide inspections of ration shops, NFSA godowns in Kerala

Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau launched 'Operation Bhakshya Suraksha'. Surprise inspections targeted NFSA godowns and ration shops statewide. The drive aimed to uncover corruption and irregularities in the Public Distribution System. Allegations included food grain diversion, stock manipulation, and illegal sales. The inspections sought to verify these serious claims and…

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Kerala HC orders independent re-evaluation of Sabarimala ghee sale

The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh probe into alleged fund misappropriation by Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the initial report, finding it minimized the loss to the Board. A senior officer will now re-evaluate the case to determine if corruption charges apply.

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VACB unearths racket involved in illegal alteration of land use pattern

VACB uncovers statewide land use alteration racket, exposing corruption in revenue offices and Local Level Monitoring Authority.

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Chinnakkanal land deals: VACB files FIR against Kuzhalnadan

VACB Idukki files FIR against Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan for financial irregularities in land deals near Munnar.

The Hindu

Rationing inspector held for demanding bribe

A rationing inspector with the Ambalappuzha Taluk Supply Office was arrested by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) while accepting a bribe of ₹1,000 from a ration shop owner at Kattoor in Alappuzha on Saturday.

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VACB unearths irregularities in quarry unit

Irregularities in stone quarry operation in Kottayam, causing a loss of ₹58 lakhs to the State government.

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VACB interrogates Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan

IDUKKI Congress legislator questioned by VACB officials for alleged financial irregularities in land deals; excess land discovered.

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Private practice of government doctors in Kerala under lens again

Private practice of government doctors in Kerala has come into focus again with the Directorate of Medical Education recently suspending a nephrologist attached to the Government Medical College, Kozhikode, on the charge, amid reports about the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) intensifying inspections to check the activity

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VACB unearths large-scale unauthorised mining in Idukki

Inspections by VACB finds that granite to the tune of ₹1 crore illegally mined from government-owned land at Pappan Para and Subban Para in Chathurangapara village in Idukki

The Hindu

Surprise raid by Vigilance unearths corruption at Kumily check post

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Kerala High Court asks CBI to take over probe into Titanium graft case

Kerala HC orders CBI to take over 2006 case of alleged corruption in setting up of ₹256cr effluent treatment plant. Petitioner, former employee of company, sought directive as CBI had refused to take over investigation. Allegations of contract awarded without global tender & involvement of former CM, Minister & MLA.…

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Cooperative society scam: VACB files case against former DCC president, others

VACB registers case against 13, incl. former Idukki DCC President, over Rs.4.52 crore financial scam at Idukki District Dealers-Co-operative Society. Plantation workers, incl. locals, had deposited Rs 5-30 lakh in society, which failed to return money. VACB to probe case, record statements. Former DCC President claims LDF trying to cover…

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Disproportionate asset case: order issued to return seized amount to IUML leader

The Kozhikode vigilance court has ordered the return of ₹47.35 lakh seized by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) from Indian Union Muslim League leader K.M. Shaji in a case related to the amassing of disproportionate wealth.

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Kerala High Court appoints amicus curiae in plea for Vigilance probe into CM’s daughter’s financial deals with company CMRL

Kerala HC appoints amicus curiae in case challenging dismissal of plea for probe into alleged illegal financial transactions between CMRL and political leaders. Petition seeks to set aside order of Vigilance Court, alleging misuse of official positions and causing loss to public exchequer.

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Kerala High Court orders release of ₹47 lakh seized by Vigilance from IUML leader K.M. Shaji’s house

Kerala high Court orders release of ₹47.3 lakh seized from IUML leader K.M. Shaji’s residence on furnishing bank guarantee & executing bond. VACB registered case after finding 166% wealth beyond known sources of income. Petitioner contended money was collected for election expenses. HC allowed, noting security offered was reasonable &…

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Statewide VACB raids unearth large-scale irregularities in Bevco outlets

VACB unearths major irregularities in sale of liquor by Bevco outlets across Kerala. Discrepancies in pricing, bills, cash management, connivance with liquor companies, and hiring of workers without permission found. Raids reveal excess/shortfall in cash, overpricing, and damaged bottles kept aside. Further investigation to be conducted.

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KPCC chief appears before VACB

KPCC Pres. K. Sudhakaran appeared before VACB in Kozhikode following investigation into complaint of his former driver. VACB sought details of salary & benefits of his wife, a teacher at Kadachira High School since 2001. Bank transaction details & statements to be verified; Sudhakaran to appear before team again.

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VACB can register and probe corruption cases against Central govt. employees: HC

Kerala HC holds VACB has authority to register crime under PC Act against Central Govt employees, no provision in PC Act or DSPE Act divesting power of state police to investigate such cases. VACB clothed with authority to investigate offences involving corruption in State, whether committed by Central or State…

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Satheesan welcomes ED probe against him in Punarjani case

He was charged with alleged irregularities in the Punarjani rehabilitation project for flood victims

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Tourism information officer caught while taking bribe in Alappuzha

The Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau (VACB) officers on Friday arrested Alappuzha District Tourism Information Officer K.J. Haris while accepting a bribe of ₹2,000 for issuing a license to a homestay.

The Hindu

Govt. sanctions Vigilance probe against V.D. Satheesan

The government has reportedly given sanction for a preliminary inquiry by the Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau (VACB) against Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan in connection with the Punarjani scheme in his constituency Paravur.

The Hindu

Village assistant caught while taking bribe; Vigilance seizes ₹33 lakh in cash from his house

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VACB raid detects irregularities in Corporation offices

A two-day-long inspection drive by officials of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has unearthed widespread corruption and irregularities by officials in municipal Corporations across the State.

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Retired Dy.SP found dead, police suspect suicide

Retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP) K. Harikrishnan was found dead after being hit by a train at Ramapuram, near Haripad, in Alappuzha early on Saturday.

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Overloaded lorries: truck owners’ association demands action by VACB

Inaction by MVD and police alleged

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