Former State Tax Officer Booked in Disproportionate Assets Case Worth Rs 23 Lakh



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The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has opened a case against Balagopal M.G., a former State Tax Officer in the GST department. He is accused of possessing assets significantly beyond his known income during his service. Preliminary investigations suggest assets worth £76 lakh were acquired, with over £23 lakh deemed disproportionate to his income. Searches have been conducted at his residences, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has registered a case against a former State Tax Officer on charges of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income during his tenure in theGST department. The accused, Balagopal M.G., was serving as a State Tax Officer at the off
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FAQ :

A former State Tax Officer named Balagopal M.G. has been booked.

Preliminary findings indicate that assets worth £23,46,652 were disproportionate to his known sources of income.

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) is investigating the case.

He was serving as a State Tax Officer at the office of the Additional Commissioner of State Tax Audit, Mattanchery.

Yes, VACB officials conducted searches at the accused officer's residences in Marine Drive and Edappally.

No, the investigation is ongoing, with further verification of financial records and property documents underway.




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