Comptroller of Customs Raju Boddu has resigned from his post, ending his long tenure as head of the Customs and Excise Division.

Sources say Boddu submitted his resignation earlier this week, citing health reasons in his letter. The move has surprised many within the department and sparked speculation about an ongoing internal investigation.

Boddu, a seasoned customs administrator, has spent several years in Antigua and Barbuda, where he became known for his firm approach to enforcement and efforts to modernize customs operations.

Authorities have not yet announced who will assume the role in an acting capacity pending a formal appointment.