Kerala CM Involved in Smuggling of Foreign Currency, Gold Racket Accused Revealed: Customs Chief to HC
4 years ago

Kerala CM Involved in Smuggling of Foreign Currency, Gold Racket Accused Revealed: Customs Chief to HC

News 18  

Customs commissioner Sumit Kumar, who is investigating the Kerala gold smuggling case, has made the startling claim in a court filing that prime accused Swapna Suresh has given a statement about smuggling of foreign currency at the instance of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Kumar told the High Court in his statement that Suresh, arrested in the case that has embroiled top officials of the state government, has made “shocking revelations about the Chief Minister’s close connections with the previous Consul General of UAE and the illegal monetary transactions carried out.” He said the accusations were in a confidential statement given by her before the magistrate in Ernakulam. Suresh has also leveled accusations of illegal monetary transactions against Kerala Assembly Speaker and three members of the Vijayan Cabinet, the statement reads. “The role of the former Principal Secretary in acting as the link between the high profile politicians of Kerala and the UAE Consulate officials as well as some others, and in coordinating the illegal financial dealings under the cover of various activities and projects of the State Government was also revealed by her,” the statement added.

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Gujarat natives held for duping TN gold smiths in Kochi
2 days, 16 hours ago

Gujarat natives held for duping TN gold smiths in Kochi

Hindustan Times  

Kochi, The Kerala Police on Friday arrested four Gujarat natives for allegedly duping goldsmiths from Namakkal in Tamil Nadu by falsely claiming to sell soil containing gold particles, officials said. Gujarat natives held for duping TN gold smiths in Kochi The accused, identified as Sandeep Hasmukh Bhai, Vipul Manji Bhai, Dharmesh Bhai, and Krupesh Bhai, all natives of Surat allegedly …

Gold smuggling case: DRI alleges Ranya Rao arranged money through hawala
4 days, 16 hours ago

Gold smuggling case: DRI alleges Ranya Rao arranged money through hawala

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Tuesday claimed that Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao, who was caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, had allegedly sourced money through hawala channels to purchase the contraband, Times of India reported. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Ranya, daughter of a senior IPS officer, was apprehended on March …

After Ranya Rao bust in Bengaluru, ₹8.47 crore gold seized at Mumbai airport
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1 week, 6 days ago

After Ranya Rao bust in Bengaluru, ₹8.47 crore gold seized at Mumbai airport

Hindustan Times  

The Mumbai Customs has seized more than 10 kg of gold valued at ₹8.47 crore in four operations at the international airport here and arrested five persons, including three private airport staff members, officials said on Monday. Giving details of the operations, a customs official said a private staffer at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was intercepted and six …

State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court
2 weeks, 1 day ago

State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has stated in the court that the Karnataka Police Protocol Officer was used in the gold smuggling racket involving actress Ranya Rao. State police Protocol Officer was used in gold smuggling: DRI to the court In its argument against giving bail to Ranya, the central agency told the Special Court for Economic Offences that …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: CBI probing ‘role’ of public servants
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: CBI probing ‘role’ of public servants

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing the suspected role of public servants in the large-scale smuggling of gold from the United Arab Emirates to India, based on the inputs shared by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which recently arrested Kannada actor Ranya Rao allegedly with smuggled gold. According to the FIR registered by the CBI, the DRI complaint provide …

Online crime tutorial? Ranya Rao reveals she took notes on smuggling gold from YouTube: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Online crime tutorial? Ranya Rao reveals she took notes on smuggling gold from YouTube: Report

Live Mint  

Actor Ranya Rao, arrested in a gold smuggling case, has confessed during interrogation that it was the first time she had smuggled gold from Dubai. I have never brought or purchased gold from Dubai before," Ranya Rao said in a U-turn to her previous statements to DRI officials, according to a report by India Today. Ranya Rao also revealed during …

Actor Ranya Rao tells investigators this was her first attempt at gold smuggling: Report
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Actor Ranya Rao tells investigators this was her first attempt at gold smuggling: Report

Hindustan Times  

Actor Ranya Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore, has claimed that this was her first attempt at gold smuggling. Rao, who is the stepdaughter of Karnataka DGP K Ramachandra Rao, told investigators that she was instructed by unknown callers to collect the gold from Dubai and deliver it to Bengaluru, India Today reported. Karnataka govt …

Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe Into Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka Govt Withdraws CID Probe Into Actor Ranya Rao Gold Smuggling Case

ABP News  

The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew the Criminal Investigation Department probe into actor Ranya Rao’s gold smuggling case. The state CID was initially ordered by the state government to investigate the possible lapses and violations in duty by police officers at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru in connection with the case. The development comes after a CID probe order was …

Ranya Rao case: Actor could be part of ‘coordinated gold smuggling syndicate’ operating from Dubai, says DRI
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Ranya Rao case: Actor could be part of ‘coordinated gold smuggling syndicate’ operating from Dubai, says DRI

Live Mint  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has informed a Karnataka court that actor Ranya Rao, arrested in a gold smuggling case, was part of a smuggling syndicate and had illegally brought gold into the country on multiple occasions. Gold bars worth ₹12.56 crore were seized from Harshvardhini Ranya, alias Ranya Rao, at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. “Contrary to her voluntary …

ED raids in Karnataka in gold smuggling case linked to actor Ranya Rao
2 weeks, 4 days ago

ED raids in Karnataka in gold smuggling case linked to actor Ranya Rao

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches in a dozen locations across Karnataka in connection with its probe into an international gold smuggling case following the arrest of Kannada actor Ranya Rao. Subsequent raids at her Bengaluru residence led to the seizure of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore in cash, bringing the total confiscated assets to Rs …

DRI: Actor Ranya Rao part of gold smuggling syndicate
2 weeks, 4 days ago

DRI: Actor Ranya Rao part of gold smuggling syndicate

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has informed a Karnataka court that actor Ranya Rao, arrested in a gold smuggling case, was part of a smuggling syndicate and had illegally brought gold into the country on multiple occasions. The DRI, in its memo, also said that Rao was part of a “larger gold smuggling syndicate”. The development comes days after the …

Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into Ranya Rao gold smuggling case
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka govt withdraws CID probe into Ranya Rao gold smuggling case

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Wednesday withdrew its order directing the Criminal Investigation Department to probe possible lapses and dereliction of duty by police officers at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport in connection with Kannada actor Ranya Rao's gold smuggling case. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao, was arrested in one of the largest gold seizures at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. A subsequent …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka government withdraws CID inquiry
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka government withdraws CID inquiry

The Hindu  

Hours after issuing an order entrusting the Criminal Investigation Department to probe the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, the State government withdrew its order on Tuesday. The Karnataka government had appointed senior IAS officer Gaurav Gupta to investigate the protocol violations by actor Ranya Rao at Kempegowda International Airport as well as the possible role of her stepfather K. Ramachandra …

Political gossip: DK Shivakumar on reports linking ministers to gold smuggling
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Political gossip: DK Shivakumar on reports linking ministers to gold smuggling

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rejected reports alleging that two state ministers are linked to the gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao, dismissing them as "political gossip." Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of senior IPS officer K Ramachandra Rao, was caught smuggling gold worth Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport on March 3. Reports …

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: CBI or DRI have not shared information with State govt., says Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: CBI or DRI have not shared information with State govt., says Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara

The Hindu  

Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday maintained that the State government did not know about the CBI investigation into the gold smuggling case involving actor Ranya Rao as neither the CBI nor the Department of Revenue Intelligence have shared any information with it. “We came to know about the CBI taking over the case through the media,” Dr. Parameshwara told …

Gold Smuggling Case: Land Allotted To Ranya Rao’s Firm Under Bommai Govt. BJP, Congress Spar Over ‘Ties’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Gold Smuggling Case: Land Allotted To Ranya Rao’s Firm Under Bommai Govt. BJP, Congress Spar Over ‘Ties’

ABP News  

The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board has confirmed that Kannada actor Ranya Rao, who was recently arrested for smuggling gold from Dubai, was allotted land to set up a steel plant by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in February 2023. As political tensions rose over the matter, the office of Karnataka’s Minister for Medium and Large Industries, M B …

BY Vijayendra asks CM Siddaramaiah to reveal names of ministers linked to gold smuggling case
3 weeks ago

BY Vijayendra asks CM Siddaramaiah to reveal names of ministers linked to gold smuggling case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The political storm over the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case intensified on Monday as BJP state president BY Vijayendra issued a direct challenge to the government, saying: “Reveal the names of ministers involved.” Addressing the media, Vijayendra dropped a series of shocking allegations, stating that top politicians and influential figures are linked to the Rs 13 crore gold smuggling …

Following DRI inputs, CBI registers case to probe gold smuggling racket with international links
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Following DRI inputs, CBI registers case to probe gold smuggling racket with international links

The Hindu  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case involving a gold smuggling racket with international links. In September 2021, the CBI registered a corruption case against 11 people, including two former Customs officials, in connection with the alleged smuggling of 17.73-kg gold at Delhi’s international airport in 2018. Another case known as the ‘Karipur gold smuggling’ case was instituted …

Actor Ranya Rao part of global gold smuggling racket? CBI launches probe
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Actor Ranya Rao part of global gold smuggling racket? CBI launches probe

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into a global gold smuggling operation following the arrest of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of a senior police officer. Rao was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on March 4 while attempting to smuggle 14.8 kg of gold valued at Rs 12 crore …

5 key revelations by police after arresting actor Ranya Rao for alleged gold smuggling
3 weeks, 3 days ago

5 key revelations by police after arresting actor Ranya Rao for alleged gold smuggling

Hindustan Times  

Kannada actress Ranya Rao, the stepdaughter of Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation’s Director General of Police Ramachandra Rao, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport on Monday night, March 3, upon her arrival from Dubai on an Emirates flight. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Acting on a tip-off regarding her suspected involvement in gold …

No link to activities of my stepdaughter: DGP in gold smuggling case
3 weeks, 3 days ago

No link to activities of my stepdaughter: DGP in gold smuggling case

Hindustan Times  

Kannada film actor Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling gold following months of surveillance by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the agency said in a statement on Wednesday even as her father, senior police officer K Ramachandra Rao said he was not “connected” to his stepdaughter’s activities. The actor’s movements attracted suspicion after making four trips to Dubai within a …

BSF apprehends gold smuggler along India-Bangladesh border, seizes gold worth ₹3 crores
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BSF apprehends gold smuggler along India-Bangladesh border, seizes gold worth ₹3 crores

The Hindu  

Troops of South Bengal Frontier of the Border Security Force foiled a gold smuggling attempt along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on February 14. The accused, a resident of Padamvila village in North 24 Parganas district, was apprehended after personnel of BSF’s Border Outpost Bithari received concrete intelligence on a gold smuggling attempt. At about …

Significant reduction in gold smuggling post July import duty cut: CBIC Chief
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Significant reduction in gold smuggling post July import duty cut: CBIC Chief

The Hindu  

Gold smuggling has reduced significantly since July 2024 when the government slashed import duty on the precious metal to 6%, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal said. As per the latest available data, Customs and DRI officers seized 847 kg of gold worth ₹544 crore at various airports in the April-June period of the current …

Officials suspect gold smuggling racket operating in A.P. with links to T.N., Kerala
2 months, 1 week ago

Officials suspect gold smuggling racket operating in A.P. with links to T.N., Kerala

The Hindu  

The Customs Department officials probing the gold smuggling case suspect that an organised gold smuggling racket is operating in Andhra Pradesh with links to Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other neighbouring States. On January 11, officials of the Customs Preventive Commissionerate of Vijayawada and Guntur and Tirupati GST conducted raids at Nellore and Tadipatri railway stations and Bollapalli toll plaza and …

Carrying gold back from the gulf a ‘typical problem’ of Kerala: Supreme Court
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Carrying gold back from the gulf a ‘typical problem’ of Kerala: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday termed the bringing of gold from gulf countries to Kerala a “typical problem”, probably unique, to the State. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyyan was hearing a petition filed by the Union government against a Kerala High Court decision of April 2024 which upset a detention order under the Conservation of Foreign …

Rise in smuggling of gold, cocaine: DRI report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rise in smuggling of gold, cocaine: DRI report

Hindustan Times  

India has seen a marked increase in smuggling of cocaine and gold, with borders in the country’s North-East becoming an area of concern and traffickers employing new techniques. On gold smuggling, the DRI report stated that “India has become a major destination for illicit gold imports, with gold and silver predominantly originating from West Asia, including the UAE and Saudi …

How customs officers seized gold bar worth ₹9 lakh hidden inside cream box at Delhi’s IGI airport
4 months ago

How customs officers seized gold bar worth ₹9 lakh hidden inside cream box at Delhi’s IGI airport

Live Mint  

Delhi customs officials seized 117 grams of gold worth around ₹9.5 lakh from a person travelling to Delhi from Riyad at Indira Gandhi International airport. Customs officials received information about a massive gold smuggling attempt, which led to strict checking at the IGI airport. Further examination of the baggage led to the recovery of a silver-coloured gold bar, weighing 117.00 …

Pinarayi Denies Anti-National Activity Charges, Warns of Vilification Campaign
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pinarayi Denies Anti-National Activity Charges, Warns of Vilification Campaign

New Indian Express  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has responded to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's allegations of an anti-national activities campaign in the state. Khan's remarks have followed his public statements on gold smuggling and its proceeds being used for unlawful activities. In his letter, Pinarayi strongly denies any wrongdoing and asserts that nothing more needs to be attributed to his view on …

CM should explain gold smuggling: Kerala Governor
5 months, 4 weeks ago

CM should explain gold smuggling: Kerala Governor

The Hindu  

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said here on Tuesday that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan should respond to the allegations raised in connection with the gold smuggling centred around Calicut International Airport at Karipur. “He should come forward and tell us what action has been taken by the government against the gold smugglers who have indulged in anti-national activities,” said Mr. Khan. …

What action taken by state govt, CM against gold smugglers, asks Kerala Governor Arif Khan
5 months, 4 weeks ago

What action taken by state govt, CM against gold smugglers, asks Kerala Governor Arif Khan

New Indian Express  

PALAKKAD: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday asked what action has been taken by the ruling Left government or Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who holds the "reins of power", against the groups smuggling gold into the state and using money from it for "anti-national activities". "He should come forward and tell us what action has been taken by the …

Gold smuggling racket busted at Mumbai Airport, 8 arrested
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gold smuggling racket busted at Mumbai Airport, 8 arrested

The Hindu  

Mumbai Airport Commissionerate has seized 7.46 Kilograms of gold valued at ₹5.11 crore from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Eight individuals, including two passengers and six airport contractual staff, have been arrested in connection with smuggling gold, officials said on Saturday. During the search, the officials found them carrying 4.655 kg of 24-karat gold in the form of jewellery, …

Gold smuggling operator wanted by NIA brought back to India from UAE
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gold smuggling operator wanted by NIA brought back to India from UAE

Hindustan Times  

A key operator in an international gold smuggling network, who was wanted by the National Investigation Agency in a 2020 case, has been brought by agencies from the UAE, people familiar with the development said on Tuesday. “The Global Operations Centre of the Central Bureau of Investigation has closely coordinated with NIA and Interpol National Central Bureau - Abu Dhabi …

Gold smuggling bust sparks political row
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Gold smuggling bust sparks political row

Hindustan Times  

A political controversy has erupted between the DMK and BJP following the busting of gold smuggling syndicate in the Chennai International airport. The Lankan transit passenger who handed over the gold, along with the shop owner Ali and seven other staff of the shop, were arrested, remanded and sent to judicial custody on June 29 The DMK accused a Chennai-based …

Kerala: Air Hostess Arrested for Smuggling Gold in Rectum
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kerala: Air Hostess Arrested for Smuggling Gold in Rectum

Deccan Chronicle  

Kannur: Despite a strict vigil by authorities, many incidents of smuggling are reported across the country. Recently in Kerala, an air hostess was caught smuggling gold. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials revealed that the accused had hidden 1 kg of gold in her private organs. On May 28, the DRI officials acting on a tip off, checked the air hostess …

Caught smuggling gold, Afghan Consul General in Mumbai resigns
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Caught smuggling gold, Afghan Consul General in Mumbai resigns

The Hindu  

Afghanistan Consul General in Mumbai Zakia Wardak has resigned from her post on Saturday. Her move comes within ten days after being reportedly intercepted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on the charge of smuggling 25 kgs gold from Dubai. “Over the past year, I have encountered numerous attacks and defamation not …

Man held for smuggling gold worth ₹63 lakh hidden in his rectum
1 year ago

Man held for smuggling gold worth ₹63 lakh hidden in his rectum

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Customs’ Air Intelligence Unit arrested a 40-year-old passenger at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Saturday for smuggling gold into India. The agency said that it seized gold weighing 1.09 kilogram worth ₹63 lakh from him which he was carrying in his recturm in dust format. According to a Customs officer, a trap was laid on the basis …

Search on for controllers of gold smuggling syndicate
1 year, 4 months ago

Search on for controllers of gold smuggling syndicate

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Various zonal units of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, including the one in Mumbai, are working in coordination to nab the main controllers of an international gold smuggling syndicate that has allegedly brought in around 45.4 kg of gold worth over ₹27.5 crore since October. HT Image DRI’s units had seized smuggled gold weighing 45.4 kg during two of …

Dollar smuggling case: Customs imposes penalty of ₹4.9 crore on six accused
1 year, 4 months ago

Dollar smuggling case: Customs imposes penalty of ₹4.9 crore on six accused

The Hindu  

The Customs has imposed a total penalty of ₹4.9 crore on the six accused in the dollar smuggling case involving a former diplomat of the UAE Consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. As per an order issued by the Commissioner of Customs, Kochi, under the Section 114 of the Customs Act, 1962 on October 30, 2023, Khaled Mohamed Ali Shoukry, former finance …

Swapna fined ₹6cr, Sivasankar ₹50L in Kerala gold smuggling case
1 year, 4 months ago

Swapna fined ₹6cr, Sivasankar ₹50L in Kerala gold smuggling case

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: The customs department has imposed a total fine of ₹66.6 crore on the 44 accused in the case related to the smuggling of gold through diplomatic baggage at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on July 5, 2020. Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, had told investigators that M Sivasankar, former principal secretary to chief minister …

Police nab four, recover stolen gold
1 year, 5 months ago

Police nab four, recover stolen gold

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Krishna district police have nabbed four accused, who burgled gold ornaments worth ₹3.87 crore from a mortgage company. Krishna district SP Palle Jashua has congratulated police officials and their teams for resolving the gold theft case and nabbing the accused. According to police, a complaint had been lodged on October 16 by officials of Manappuram gold loan company that …

DRI busts foreign-origin gold smuggling syndicate, arrest 6 persons
1 year, 6 months ago

DRI busts foreign-origin gold smuggling syndicate, arrest 6 persons

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Around 7.4 kg of foreign-origin gold worth ₹4.51 crore was seized by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence ’s Mumbai unit at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai on Saturday. HT Image The DRI busted a syndicate allegedly involved in smuggling gold dust-in-wax and arrested six persons under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962, including two alleged carriers, a …

Customs seize over 500g gold worth ₹25.75 lakhs at Cochin airport from passenger
1 year, 7 months ago

Customs seize over 500g gold worth ₹25.75 lakhs at Cochin airport from passenger

Live Mint  

On late Tuesday, the Customs department made a significant recovery at Cochin International Airport in Kerala, uncovering a cache of gold weighing over 500 grams, with an estimated value of about ₹25.75 lakhs, according to officials. The overall estimated worth of the seized gold amounted to ₹25.75 lakhs, as conveyed by a statement issued by Cochin Customs. Two weeks ago, …

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Probe Into Alleged Involvement Of CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Other Officials
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: High Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Probe Into Alleged Involvement Of CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Other Officials

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking a time bound investigation by Customs and the Enforcement Directorate into the alleged role of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, former speaker P Sreeramakrishnan and other high ranking officials of the Chief Minister’s office on allegations of money laundering and gold smuggling using diplomatic channels A single bench of. The Kerala …

IndiGo passenger caught smuggling gold worth ₹69 lakhs in slippers. Video
2 years ago

IndiGo passenger caught smuggling gold worth ₹69 lakhs in slippers. Video

Live Mint  

In the bizarre chain of incidents in how people try to smuggle gold, drugs and other illegal substances during air travel, the latest addition was slippers. According to Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, the man was trying to smuggle gold worth ₹69 lakhs in his slippers, when he came to Bengaluru. It is then the custom officials put …

Kerala gold smuggling case: Vijesh Pillai denies Swapna Suresh\'s allegations
2 years ago

Kerala gold smuggling case: Vijesh Pillai denies Swapna Suresh\'s allegations

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi : A day after the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case Swapna Suresh levelled allegations of facing "death threats", alleged middleman Vijay Pillai refuted all the allegations. Swapna Suresh, on Thursday, made explosive claims that she was receiving death threats from CPM secretary Govindan Master who threatened her with dire consequences if she did not stop speaking …

Air India Cabin Crew Caught Smuggling 1.4 Kg of Gold Wrapped Around His Hand in Kochi
2 years ago

Air India Cabin Crew Caught Smuggling 1.4 Kg of Gold Wrapped Around His Hand in Kochi

News 18  

An Air India Express cabin crew was caught ‘gold-handed’ trying to smuggle nearly 1,500 grams of gold at Kochi airport, according to officials. Kochi | Air India cabin crew Shafi, a native of Wayanad, was arrested at Kochi Airport for smuggling 1,487 gms of gold. The Customs Preventive Commissionerate had reportedly received confidential information that Shafi, a cabin crew member …

Kerala: Customs Department Seizes Gold Worth Rs 36.5 Lakhs At Kochi Airport
2 years, 2 months ago

Kerala: Customs Department Seizes Gold Worth Rs 36.5 Lakhs At Kochi Airport

ABP News  

The Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs department has seized gold worth Rs 36.5 lakhs from a passenger at Kochi airport, who was returning from Muscat. Air Intelligence Unit of the Customs Department has seized 795 grams of gold worth Rs 36.5 lakhs from a passenger at Kochi airport from a passenger coming from Muscat to Kochi. 3 capsules of …

ED shares update on Kerala gold smuggling case
2 years, 2 months ago

ED shares update on Kerala gold smuggling case

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to the three accused in Kerala gold smuggling case who will appear before its Kochi office for interrogation today, Monday, at 10.30 am. The federal agency had seized gold worth ₹2.51 crore from a "secret" chamber at the premises of a Malappuram-based jewellery house promoter on December 7. ED claimed that "Aboobaker Pazhedath of …

Customs department find gold worth ₹40 lakhs in flight’s washroom
2 years, 3 months ago

Customs department find gold worth ₹40 lakhs in flight’s washroom

Live Mint  

Customs department at Cochin International Airport on Sunday recovered gold, concealed inside a packet from a private flight's washroom. Earlier in the day, Customs Air Intelligence Unit at Cochin International Airport intercepted a male passenger and seized gold, valued at over ₹44 lakhs, concealed inside his body. "During the examination of the said passenger, four capsules of gold, weighing around …

Amritsar airport seizure trail: ₹ 18 lakhs worth foreign currency, gold seizure unveils ₹ 7-cr smuggling racket
2 years, 3 months ago

Amritsar airport seizure trail: ₹ 18 lakhs worth foreign currency, gold seizure unveils ₹ 7-cr smuggling racket

Hindustan Times  

Custom officials on Monday claimed to have busted gang of smuggling of foreign currencies and gold at the Amritsar airport which has unveiled a major smuggling racket. The female passenger and the main gang operator were arrested and produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Amritsar, who granted two days remand to the Customs department. “During her personal search, the Customs …

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