LIFE Mission bribery case investigation

2 entries over 17 days, from 15 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.

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15 July

Life Mission bribery case investigation

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) is currently investigating a bribery case involving the Life Mission housing project.
The project was initiated by the Kerala government to provide housing for flood victims in Wadakkanchery, Thrissur.
The investigation focuses on alleged kickbacks received during the awarding of construction contracts for the project.
The VACB is in the process of finalizing and submitting a chargesheet regarding the case.
The prime accused in the case has been subjected to formal questioning by the VACB.

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31 July

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a preliminary chargesheet in the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court regarding the Wadakkanchery LIFE Mission project.
The chargesheet identifies six accused parties, including individuals and corporate entities, linked to alleged financial irregularities.
The accused include the managing partner of Unitac Builders, the construction firm Sane Ventures, the LIFE Mission project entity, and three former employees of the UAE consulate.
The case involves allegations of corruption and financial misconduct within a government-sponsored housing project.

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