VACB Seizes Cash in Disproportionate Assets Case Against Kerala GST Official
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) seized Rs 14.10 lakh and USD 788 from the residence of Prajani Rajan, Joint Commissioner of the Kerala State Goods and Services Tax department, in Kochi. The searches, conducted at her residences and office on September 26, relate to a disproportionate assets case alleging she amassed around Rs 2.89 crore beyond known income between 2014 and 2024. The seized cash and documents will be presented in Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court as the investigation continues.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 61/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 27 Sept, 03:31 am. Other outlets followed.
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