GST Officer Suman P N Caught Red-Handed Accepting Rs 3.5 Lakh Bribe in Palakkad

• GST enforcement officer Suman P N was arrested by the VACB for accepting a Rs 3.5 lakh bribe in Palakkad, Kerala.
• The bribe was demanded to release two lorries carrying scrap, which were seized by the Walayar GST Enforcement Squad.
• Suman P N, a native of Kurudikkad, initially demanded Rs 4 lakh to "manage" the case, despite valid documents.
• The complainant, a scrap business owner, reported the demand to the Palakkad Vigilance DSP, leading to a trap.
• Suman was caught near Kurudikkad junction while accepting the bribe and will be produced before the Kozhikode Vigilance Court.

Why It Matters: A GST officer in Palakkad was caught accepting a significant bribe to release seized vehicles, highlighting corruption.