Archive · 1 Feb 2026
VACB Seizes Cash in Kochi Liquor Outlet Inspection
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala conducted a surprise inspection at a government liquor outlet in Kochi.
They found unaccounted cash, liquor without bills, and unauthorized workers.
Two employees were also found to be under the influence of alcohol.
The inspection was based on tips about bribes being paid to promote certain liquor brands.
The team seized Rs 80,150 in cash and three litres of foreign liquor.
The inspection was led by Inspector N A Anoop and continued until early Sunday morning.
VACB conducted a surprise inspection at a BEVCO outlet in Kochi based on bribery allegations.
Rs 80,150 in unaccounted cash and 3 litres of foreign liquor without bills were seized.
Two employees were found under the influence of alcohol and subjected to medical examination.
Two unauthorized persons were found working at the outlet.
The inspection was led by Inspector N A Anoop under the direction of Deputy Superintendent of Police T M Varghese.
- Who
- Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) officials
- What
- Conducted a surprise inspection at a government liquor outlet and seized unaccounted cash and liquor
- When
- Late Saturday night
- Where
- Kottayi near Athani, Kochi, Kerala
- Why
- Acting on a tip-off about bribes being paid to promote certain liquor brands
- Location
- Kottayi near Athani, Kochi, Kerala
- Amount Seized
- Rs 80,150
- Liquor Seized
- 3 litres of foreign liquor
- Unauthorized Workers
- 2
- Inspection Date
- Late Saturday night
- Inspection Team Lead
- Inspector N A Anoop
- Superintendent of Police
- T M Varghese