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Investigation moves to test former clerk Akhil Vargheesan on 2.40 crore theft from Kottayam Municipality fund

Investigation moves to test former clerk Akhil Vargheesan on 2.40 crore theft from Kottayam Municipality fund
Image: Janmabhumi

The Vigilance court received a report stating that efforts are underway to test former clerk Akhil C. Vargheesan, the first accused, regarding the theft of 2.40 crore rupees from the Kottayam Municipality pension fund. The investigation aims to clarify the utilization of the stolen amount. The report also details the involvement of 16 other officials and the freezing of 13 accounts belonging to Akhil in various banks.

Originally reported by Janmabhumi Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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