After Ketki Vyas’ Arrest, ACB Reveals ₹3.56 Crore In Disproportionate Assets

Former Anand Deputy Collector Ketki Vyas has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a disproportionate assets case after an investigation that began in 2023. The probe found that she allegedly possessed assets worth ₹3.56 crore, or 68.84% more than her known sources of income. She was unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the excess assets, according to the ACB.

Properties Acquired In Names Of Parents

According to the investigation, Vyas allegedly acquired several properties using money obtained through misuse of her position, with a significant portion registered in the names of her parents. The properties include flats at Shivalik Legacy in Bodakdev and on Science City Road, a bungalow in Tragad and a shop in Viramgam. The ACB also found multiple vehicles and substantial deposits across around 24 bank accounts.

Investigators said Vyas allegedly showed higher income from her father, who runs religious ritual-related activities and a book stall in Viramgam, in an attempt to account for the suspected illicit funds.

ACB To Conduct Search At Bodakdev Flat

The ACB is also conducting further searches. On August 13, investigators are expected to carry out a panchnama at Vyas’ flat in Bodakdev as part of the ongoing probe.

From Chief Officer To Additional Collector

Vyas joined government service as a chief officer in 2001. She later cleared the GPSC examination and became a mamlatdar around 2005, subsequently receiving promotions to deputy collector and additional collector. During her government career, the ACB alleges that she accumulated substantial land, property and vehicle assets disproportionate to her legitimate income.

Her husband, Bhaskar Vyas, is also serving in the police department and is currently posted as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) in Porbandar.

ACB Traced Her Location In Shela

ACB DySP Haresh Mewada said a complaint alleging possession of disproportionate assets was received against Vyas, following which the agency obtained permission from the General Administration Department and began its inquiry in 2023.

According to the ACB, Vyas’ total legitimate income was approximately ₹5.17 crore, while assets worth ₹3.56 crore were found to be disproportionate to her known sources of income. A case was registered under Sections 13(1)(b) and 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further investigation is underway.

After the Sessions Court and Gujarat High Court rejected her anticipatory bail applications, the ACB intensified efforts to locate her. With assistance from the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, investigators traced her location and arrested her from her sister’s residence in Shela on Wednesday evening.