Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Kerala Suspends DIG Prisons in Bribery Case
The Kerala government has suspended a high-ranking prison officer named M K Vinod Kumar.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) accused him of taking bribes from prisoners and their families.
The bribes were for granting parole and other special facilities.
The officer allegedly received Rs 1.80 lakh through Google Pay to his relatives' bank accounts.
The VACB is also investigating if he has assets that are not explained by his income.
The suspension is to ensure a fair investigation.
This is a serious matter because the officer was in a very important position in the prison system.
Kerala government suspends DIG Prisons M K Vinod Kumar over bribery allegations.
VACB alleges Kumar accepted Rs 1.80 lakh in bribes for parole and facilities.
Bribes were received via Google Pay to relatives' bank accounts.
Allegations involve prisoners in Thiruvananthapuram, Viyyur, and Kannur jails.
VACB is also probing Kumar for disproportionate assets.
- Who
- M K Vinod Kumar, DIG Prisons, Kerala
- What
- Suspension due to bribery allegations
- When
- December 23, 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Allegations of accepting bribes for parole and facilities
- Officer Suspended
- M K Vinod Kumar, DIG Prisons
- Allegations
- Accepting bribes for parole and facilities
- Amount Involved
- Rs 1.80 lakh
- Period of Alleged Bribes
- March 1, 2024 - November 15, 2025
- Investigating Agency
- Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB)
- Prisons Involved
- Thiruvananthapuram, Viyyur, Kannur, High Security Prison at Viyyur
- Additional Probe
- Disproportionate assets case
