The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has charged a former state tax official with acquiring assets disproportionate to his known sources of income.
Balagopal MG, who was a state revenue officer in the office of the additional commissioner of the state tax audit office in Mattanchery, has been booked by the VACB’s special cell in Ernakulam, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday (January 21, 2026).
The VACB said that Mr. Balagopal allegedly acquired assets worth ₹76,03,627 during his tenure with the Goods and Services Tax department and that a preliminary investigation found that the assets worth ₹23,46,652 were disproportionate to his known sources of income. The probe was initiated based on information received by the VACB.
VACB officials raided his houses on Marine Drive and Edappally on Wednesday and properties and documents related to the alleged crime were seized, the superintendent of police from the VACB special cell said in a statement.
Published – 21 Jan 2026 23:54 IST
