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In a major anti-corruption crackdown, a GST enforcement officer in Kerala's Palakkad district was caught red-handed by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) while accepting a bribe of Rs 3.5 lakh for releasing seized vehicles carrying scrap material, officials said on Monday. The accused
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FAQ :
Suman P N, a GST enforcement officer with the Walayar GST Enforcement Squad in Palakkad district, Kerala, was arrested.
The officer was caught accepting a bribe of Rs 3.5 lakh.
The bribe was demanded to release two seized lorries carrying scrap material and to resolve alleged irregularities.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) apprehended the officer.
The officer initially demanded a penalty of Rs 23 lakh, claiming irregularities, before settling on a bribe of Rs 4 lakh.
Vigilance officials stated that the case highlights a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and serves as a warning against public servants misusing their authority.
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