Why Swapna Suresh has the power corridors in Kerala shaken
2 years, 9 months ago

Why Swapna Suresh has the power corridors in Kerala shaken

India Today  

In 2014, it was solar scam accused Saritha Nair who shook the United Democratic Front government in Kerala with allegations against then chief minister Oommen Chandy. Now, it’s gold smuggling scam accused Swapna Suresh who is giving the Left Democratic Front government sleepless nights with her claims of chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s involvement in the smuggling through diplomatic channels. Swapna has alleged that apart from Pinarayi and his immediate family, the beneficiaries included his key aides, such as Nalini Netto, former chief principal secretary to the CM; M. Sivasankar, officer on special duty to the CM; the chief minister’s additional private secretary C.M. Now, Swapna has sought a personal meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make ‘revelations’ in the gold smuggling scam. Swapna’s allegations against Pinarayi, his wife Kamala and daughter Veena have put the spotlight back on her and the gold smuggling scam investigation.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

BREAKING | Kerala High Court Dismisses Saritha Nair's Plea Seeking Copies Of Swapna Suresh's 164 Statement
2 years, 7 months ago

BREAKING | Kerala High Court Dismisses Saritha Nair's Plea Seeking Copies Of Swapna Suresh's 164 Statement

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday dismissed the plea moved by Saritha S. Nair, the prime accused in the infamous solar panel scam seeking a direction to provide her with copies of the Section 164 statement given by Swapna Suresh, an accused in the diplomatic gold smuggling case.Justice Kauser Edappagath dismissed the petition finding that the apprehensions projected by Nair …

CBI asks Swapna Suresh to appear for questioning regarding probe into Kerala govt's Life Mission project
2 years, 8 months ago

CBI asks Swapna Suresh to appear for questioning regarding probe into Kerala govt's Life Mission project

India Today  

The Central Bureau of Investigation has ordered Swapna Suresh, the main accused in the Kerala gold smuggling scam, to appear before them on Monday, July 11, at 10.30 am for questioning in a case. The case is related to the Life Mission project by the Kerala government that intended to build houses for people. The project aimed to build houses …

Kerala gold smuggling case | Swapna Suresh accuses Crime Branch of harassment
2 years, 8 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case | Swapna Suresh accuses Crime Branch of harassment

The Hindu  

The diplomatic baggage gold smuggling case suspect, Swapna Suresh has accused the Kerala Crime Branch of harassing her and asking for documentary evidence, if at all available with her, against Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, instead of probing the conspiracy case registered against her. Talking to reporters in Kochi on Thursday, Ms. Swapna alleged that the …

Gold smuggling case: NGO claims 'crucification' by Kerala govt, sacks Swapna Suresh
2 years, 8 months ago

Gold smuggling case: NGO claims 'crucification' by Kerala govt, sacks Swapna Suresh

Firstpost  

Prime accused in the gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh has been terminated from her job by an NGO, alleging that the Kerala government was ‘crucifying’ the organisation for providing her employment. Palakkad : Prime accused in the gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh has been terminated from her job by an NGO with alleged RSS links, alleging that the Kerala government …

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Prime Accused Swapna Suresh Writes to PM Modi, Seeks CBI Probe
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Prime Accused Swapna Suresh Writes to PM Modi, Seeks CBI Probe

News 18  

Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh has written to Prime minister Narendra Modi, requesting the his intervention in the case and that a CBI enquiry be conducted. In the letter to PM Modi, Swapna alleged that other principal secretary of the Kerala CM, M Sivasankar, the chief minister’s family members were directly involved in the scam. Swapna also …

Kerala Gold Smuggling case: Congress protesters demand the resignation of CM Pinarayi Vijayan
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala Gold Smuggling case: Congress protesters demand the resignation of CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Op India  

The Kerala Police on Saturday used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the Youth Congress workers who protested outside the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. The protesting workers also demanded the resignation of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in the 2020 Kerala gold smuggling case. #WATCH | Police use water cannons to disperse Youth Congress workers who are protesting outside Secretariat in …

Swapna Suresh Moves Kerala High Court To Quash FIR Alleging Conspiracy Behind Her Remarks Against Chief Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Swapna Suresh Moves Kerala High Court To Quash FIR Alleging Conspiracy Behind Her Remarks Against Chief Minister

Live Law  

Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the infamous gold smuggling case, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against her for allegedly spreading false information against MLA K.T Jaleel, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Government.Swapna Suresh is the prime accused in the gold smuggling case which had snowballed into a political controversy in the. …

Kerala gold smuggling case: Accused Swapna Suresh challenges MLA KT Jaleel, says will reveal crimes committed by him
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case: Accused Swapna Suresh challenges MLA KT Jaleel, says will reveal crimes committed by him

Firstpost  

The gold smuggling case came to light after 30 kg of gold concealed in diplomatic baggage was seized at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport by the Customs Department on 5 July 2020 Kochi: Gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh has come out strongly against MLA KT Jaleel days after the latter filed a conspiracy case against her. “I will file a …

Swapna Suresh alleges threat to arrest her
2 years, 9 months ago

Swapna Suresh alleges threat to arrest her

The Hindu  

Swapna Suresh, an accused in the diplomatic gold smuggling case, on Wednesday told the Kerala High Court that a person close to the Chief Minister had threatened her with arrest in the case registered against her on a complaint of former Minister and MLA K.T. In their anticipatory bail petition, Swapna and Sarith P.S., another accused in the case, alleged …

Swapna, Sarith move Kerala HC for anticipatory bail in case filed by Jaleel
2 years, 9 months ago

Swapna, Sarith move Kerala HC for anticipatory bail in case filed by Jaleel

The Hindu  

Swapna Suresh, an accused in the diplomatic gold smuggling case, on Wednesday approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail, alleging that a person close to the Chief Minister threatened her with arrest in the case registered against her on a complaint by former Minister and MLA K.T.Jaleel. In his complaint, Mr. Jaleel alleged that the petitioners had conspired with …

Swapna Suresh Moves Kerala High Court For Pre-Arrest Bail In Conspiracy Case, Raises Grave Allegations Against Chief Minister
2 years, 9 months ago

Swapna Suresh Moves Kerala High Court For Pre-Arrest Bail In Conspiracy Case, Raises Grave Allegations Against Chief Minister

Live Law  

Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the infamous gold smuggling case, has moved the Kerala High Court on Thursday seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against her for allegedly spreading false information against MLA K.T Jaleel, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Government. Although not an accused in the case, Sarith P.S has also moved for pre-arrest bail apprehending …

Kerala gold smuggling case:Swapna Suresh’s revelations against CM Vijayan trigger political row
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case:Swapna Suresh’s revelations against CM Vijayan trigger political row

Hindustan Times  

Kerala on Wednesday witnessed a political storm over the startling revelations by Swapna Suresh, a key accused in the sensational gold smuggling case, while a co-accused in the case was picked up by vigilance officials, and police registered a case on a ruling LDF MLA’s complaint alleging conspiracy behind her revelations against him, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family …

Swapna's revelations trigger political drama
2 years, 9 months ago

Swapna's revelations trigger political drama

The Hindu  

On Wednesday, rivetting political drama unfolded before the public eye in Kerala. It ensued barely 24 hours after the diplomatic gold smuggling case suspect, Swapna Suresh, triggered a public scandal by accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of an egregious breach of ministerial code for personal profit. She had alleged that Mr. Vijayan had clandestinely sought the UAE Consulate's covert help …

Gold smuggling case: CM Vijayan was aware of everything, says Swapna
2 years, 9 months ago

Gold smuggling case: CM Vijayan was aware of everything, says Swapna

Hindustan Times  

Swapna Suresh, one of the main accused in the 2020 gold smuggling case, on Tuesday raised serious allegations against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family, saying the Kerala chief minister was “aware of everything”. Talking to newsmen after coming out of the court, she said Vijayan was “aware of everything” and she told the court about the role of his family …

Kerala: Gold Smuggling Case Returns to Haunt Ruling LDF; CM Rejects Prime Accused's Allegations
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala: Gold Smuggling Case Returns to Haunt Ruling LDF; CM Rejects Prime Accused's Allegations

News 18  

The sensational gold smuggling case that had rocked Kerala before the Assembly polls last year has returned to haunt the ruling LDF with prime accused in the case, Swapna Suresh, on Tuesday levelling certain allegations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and some top bureaucrats. While the Chief Minister dismissed as “baseless,” Suresh’s allegations of some sort of …

Kerala gold smuggling case: Prime accused Swapna Suresh alleges involvement of Pinarayi Vijayan, his family
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case: Prime accused Swapna Suresh alleges involvement of Pinarayi Vijayan, his family

Firstpost  

Swapna claimed that a baggage containing currency was sent to Vijayan when he was in Dubai in 2016 Kochi: Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the Kerala Gold Smuggling Case, on Tuesday revealed that she has declared in court about the involvement of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his wife and daughter in the matter. I have declared in the …

Kerala Gold smuggling case: ED summons Swapna Suresh to appear tomorrow
3 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Gold smuggling case: ED summons Swapna Suresh to appear tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the Kerala Gold Smuggling Case, and asked her to appear before its Kochi office on Wednesday at 11 am. The Kerala gold smuggling case pertains to the smuggling of gold in the state through diplomatic channels. Recently, Swapna Suresh had alleged that she was exploited and manipulated by …

Kerala gold smuggling case: ED summons key accused Swapna Suresh
3 years, 1 month ago

Kerala gold smuggling case: ED summons key accused Swapna Suresh

Hindustan Times  

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Swapna Suresh, the main accused in the gold smuggling case, to appear before it. Kerala gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in Bengaluru, on July 11, 2020. The summons come after Swapna Suresh made allegations against senior IAS officer and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s former principal secretary M …

Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh released from jail
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case prime accused Swapna Suresh released from jail

India TV News  

After spending 16 months behind bars, the prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh, was released from jail on Saturday after spending 16 months behind bars. Earlier on November 2, Kerala High Court granted bail to Suresh in the case registered by National Investigation Agency under the Unlawful Activities Act. The Kerala gold smuggling case pertains to …

Kerala HC to hear accused Swapna Suresh’s bail plea in gold smuggling case on July 29
3 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC to hear accused Swapna Suresh’s bail plea in gold smuggling case on July 29

Live Mint  

Kerala High Court on Friday postponed the bail plea of Kerala Gold Smuggling case accused including, Swapna Suresh, to July 29. The National Investigation Agency submitted a counter affidavit in the court stating that the accused in the case, committed a terrorist act by smuggling gold into India from the United Arab Emirates. NIA further submitted before the bench of …

Gold Smuggling Case: Swapna Suresh Moves Kerala High Court For Bail
3 years, 8 months ago

Gold Smuggling Case: Swapna Suresh Moves Kerala High Court For Bail

Live Law  

The prime accused in the gold smuggling case Swapna Suresh has approached the Kerala High Court with a bail application in the the FIR registered against her by the National Investigation Agency.Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice Ziyad Rahman A. The prime accused in the gold smuggling case Swapna Suresh has approached the Kerala High Court with a bail application …

One year of Kerala gold smuggling case, agencies still in dark
3 years, 8 months ago

One year of Kerala gold smuggling case, agencies still in dark

India TV News  

On the eve of the first anniversary of the now-infamous Kerala gold smuggling case, which at one point even threatened to unseat the Pinarayi Vijayan government, following a massive onslaught by both the Congress-led UDF and the BJP, not only did Vijayan return with a thumping win in the April 6 assembly polls, he continues to be in the driving …

Customs Records Statement of Kerala Assembly Speaker in Dollar Smuggling Case
3 years, 11 months ago

Customs Records Statement of Kerala Assembly Speaker in Dollar Smuggling Case

News 18  

The Customs, probing the dollar smuggling case, has recorded the statement of Kerala Assembly speaker P Sreeramakrishnan, at his official residence here. The central agency's action comes following the Speaker's refusal to appear before the probe team in Kochi despite being summoned thrice to record his statement in connection with the dollar smuggling case. Swapna Suresh, key accused in the …

Kerala Gold Smuggling Accused Swapna Suresh Alleges Dirty Intention Behind Speaker's Move
3 years, 11 months ago

Kerala Gold Smuggling Accused Swapna Suresh Alleges Dirty Intention Behind Speaker's Move

News 18  

Swapna Suresh, prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, has given a statement to the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that the Assembly Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan had tried to befriend her "for some personal dirty intentions". The Speaker rejected the allegations made in a document submitted by the ED in the Kerala High Court, alleging that "fake propaganda" is unleashed against …

Gold smuggling case: Sivasankar fabricating evidence, ED tells SC
4 years ago

Gold smuggling case: Sivasankar fabricating evidence, ED tells SC

The Hindu  

The Enforcement Directorate has told the Supreme Court that former top civil servant and prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, M. Sivasankar, is fabricating evidence to prove that the probe officer is “exerting pressure” on accused Swapna Suresh to entangle Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the case. “After coming out on bail, the respondent accused has been influencing …

Will Kerala's gold smuggling case be Pinarayi Vijayan's undoing?
4 years ago

Will Kerala's gold smuggling case be Pinarayi Vijayan's undoing?

India Today  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan could be close to a historic achievement in the southern state—a second consecutive term. Customs made a sensational claim in the High Court of Kerala that the CM, Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan and three other ministers were involved in the dollar smuggling case carried out by the UAE embassy officials. Customs submitted an affidavit before the …

Pinarayi Vijayan involved in Kerala dollar smuggling case, claims customs chief
4 years ago

Pinarayi Vijayan involved in Kerala dollar smuggling case, claims customs chief

Firstpost  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress on Friday termed as “shocking” Kerala gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh’s revelations against state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Assembly Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan that foreign currency was smuggled at their instance. The Customs, probing the case, claimed in the Kerala High Court on Friday that Suresh, prime accused in the gold smuggling case, has made “shocking revelations” …

Dollar Smuggling Case-Swapna Suresh Made Shocking Revelations About Chief Minister, Some Ministers And Speaker: Customs Tells Kerala High Court
4 years ago

Dollar Smuggling Case-Swapna Suresh Made Shocking Revelations About Chief Minister, Some Ministers And Speaker: Customs Tells Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Customs Deparment has told the Kerala High Court that the prime accused in gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh, has made "shocking revelations" against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Speaker and three Ministers regarding smuggling of US Dollars in her statement recorded under Section 164 CrPC. "It is submitted that in the 108 Statement and 164 Statement the 1st respondent has …

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 …

Kerala gold smuggling case: Probe ordered as accused Swapna Suresh seeks protection while in judicial custody
4 years, 3 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case: Probe ordered as accused Swapna Suresh seeks protection while in judicial custody

India Today  

Kerala DGP has ordered a probe into gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh's application seeking protection while in judicial custody. This comes a day after Swapna, a prime accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, alleged that while she was in judicial remand in a jail in Thiruvananthapuram, some people had approached and warned her against disclosing names of those in …

Kerala gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh moves court seeking protection
4 years, 3 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh moves court seeking protection

India Today  

Swapna Suresh, who is one of the key accused in the Kerala gold smuggling case, has moved a petition in a court in Kochi seeking protection while in prison. They have threatened me that they are capable of causing harm to my family members outside the prison and even capable of doing away with my life in prison," Swapna states …

Alleged involvement of 'big sharks' in foreign currency smuggling shocking, says Kerala HC
4 years, 3 months ago

Alleged involvement of 'big sharks' in foreign currency smuggling shocking, says Kerala HC

India Today  

The Kerala High Court observed on Tuesday that the statements of Swapna Suresh and Sarith PS will reveal "big sharks" allegedly involved in the currency smuggling. "Investigating officer produced statements of Swapna and Sarith, recorded on November 27 and November 29.The said statements will reveal big sharks who allegedly manipulated the solemn duty and thereby operated the smuggling of foreign …

Gold Smuggling Case: Court Grants Customs 7-Day Additional Custody of Ex-Vijayan Aide M Sivasankar
4 years, 3 months ago

Gold Smuggling Case: Court Grants Customs 7-Day Additional Custody of Ex-Vijayan Aide M Sivasankar

News 18  

A local court on Tuesday allowed a Customs plea, seeking seven-day extension of the custody of M Sivasankar, arrested by the central agency in connection with the gold smuggling case. In its plea, the Customs Commissionerate on Monday claimed that key accused Swapna Suresh, during her custodial interrogation, has made revelations implicating Sivasankar in the currency smuggling case with strong …

Gold Smuggling Case: M Sivasankar IAS Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Bail
4 years, 4 months ago

Gold Smuggling Case: M Sivasankar IAS Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Bail

Live Law  

M Sivasankar IAS, former Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Kerala, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking bail in the gold smuggling case.The IAS official was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on October 28 for offences under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for allegedly assisting Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the …

ED Rejects Swapna Suresh's Claims in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case, Says It's Digging Deep
4 years, 4 months ago

ED Rejects Swapna Suresh's Claims in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case, Says It's Digging Deep

News 18  

The Enforcement Directorate rejected the claims of coercion made in an audio clip purportedly by Kerala gold smuggling case "prime accused" Swapna Suresh and official sources said on Friday that the agency was digging deeper into the money laundering trail that involves a number of people. The official sources said Suresh is a "prime accused" in the case and the …

Purported Voice Clip of Swapna Suresh Alleges Pressure to Name Vijayan; Union Minister Dubs it 'Political Plot'
4 years, 4 months ago

Purported Voice Clip of Swapna Suresh Alleges Pressure to Name Vijayan; Union Minister Dubs it 'Political Plot'

News 18  

A voice clip purported to be that of gold smuggling case key accused Swapna Suresh, now in judicial custody, alleging Central agencies were putting pressure on her to give a statement against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan created a stir in Kerala. Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan and the state Congress slammed the Left front government, alleging it was a …

Kerala gold smuggling case: In audio clip, Swapna Suresh claims pressure from Central agencies to name Pinarayi Vijayan
4 years, 4 months ago

Kerala gold smuggling case: In audio clip, Swapna Suresh claims pressure from Central agencies to name Pinarayi Vijayan

Firstpost  

However, Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan and the state Congress slammed the Left front government, alleging it was a “political plot” to divert attention from corruption charges ahead of the local body elections next month Thiruvananthapuram: A voice clip purported to be that of gold smuggling case key accused Swapna Suresh, now in judicial custody, alleging Central agencies were …

State sought probe into Kerala gold smuggling case, removed Sivasankar: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
4 years, 4 months ago

State sought probe into Kerala gold smuggling case, removed Sivasankar: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday issued a statement over the arrest of his former principal secretary M Sivasankar in connection with the Kerala gold smuggling case. The government demanded a detailed probe and those involved be exposed," Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. https://t.co/m4D2q9zFCw— CMO Kerala October 29, 2020 Referring to Swapna Suresh, one of the accused in …

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Accused Linked to Dawood Gang: NIA
4 years, 5 months ago

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Accused Linked to Dawood Gang: NIA

The Quint  

The gold smuggling case first surfaced when PS Sarith, a former employee of the UAE Consulate in Kochi, was arrested by the Customs Department on 5 July when he was allegedly facilitating the smuggling of 30 kg gold in a diplomatic baggage from Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram. The case became murkier when Swapna Suresh, a former employee of the UAE Consulate …

Gold Smuggling Case: M Sivasankar IAS, Former Secretary To Kerala CMO, Moves HC Seeking Pre-Arrest Bail
4 years, 5 months ago

Gold Smuggling Case: M Sivasankar IAS, Former Secretary To Kerala CMO, Moves HC Seeking Pre-Arrest Bail

Live Law  

M Sivasankar IAS, former Principal Secretary to the office of Kerala Chief Minister, has filed an application seeking anticipatory bail in the Kerala High Court apprehending arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the gold smuggling case.He was removed as the Principal Secretary of CMO after the allegations of his nexus with Swapna Suresh, the prime accused in the case relating …

ED Files Charge Sheet Against Swapna Suresh, 2 Others in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case
4 years, 5 months ago

ED Files Charge Sheet Against Swapna Suresh, 2 Others in Kerala Gold Smuggling Case

News 18  

In the Kerala gold smuggling case, the Enforcement Directorate filed a charge sheet before the Special Court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases in Ernakulam on Wednesday. It was filed against Sarith PS, Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair, the three accused in the case. The charge sheet contains 303 pages and lists 25 witnesses.”From the investigation under PMLA and …

Gold smuggling case: NIA questions Kerala higher education minister KT Jaleel
4 years, 6 months ago

Gold smuggling case: NIA questions Kerala higher education minister KT Jaleel

Deccan Chronicle  

The National Investigation Agency has questioned Kerala higher education minister K.T Jaleel at its office here on Thursday in connection with the agency’s probe into the gold smuggling case, through diplomatic baggage addressed to the UAE consulate in Thiruvananthapuram. The minister was earlier interrogated by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the allegations of his links with gold smuggling case …

What's Your Role in Gold Smuggling, Kerala BJP Asks State Minister KT Jaleel
4 years, 6 months ago

What's Your Role in Gold Smuggling, Kerala BJP Asks State Minister KT Jaleel

News 18  

As State Higher Education Minister K.T. Jaleel awaits his second round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate, the ruling CPI-M has decided to rally behind the blue-eyed boy of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. State BJP president K.Surendran on Saturday brushed aside the argument that the ED was just looking into protocol violations. The ED is all set to summon him …

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Accused Swapna Suresh Taken to Hospital After Complains of Chest Pain, Uneasiness
4 years, 6 months ago

Kerala Gold Smuggling Case Accused Swapna Suresh Taken to Hospital After Complains of Chest Pain, Uneasiness

News 18  

The Kerala gold smuggling case’s prime accused Swapna Suresh was on late Monday was taken to the state-run Medical College Hospital after she complained of a chest pain. The National Investigation Agency, which had taken over the case, had arrested Swapna and her associate Sandip Nair from Bengaluru on July 11, after they were on the run since July 5 …

No Evidence to Implicate CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala Gold Smuggling Scam, Say NIA Officials
4 years, 6 months ago

No Evidence to Implicate CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala Gold Smuggling Scam, Say NIA Officials

News 18  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been facing the Opposition’s ire for the high-profile gold smuggling case, but the National Investigation Agency has so far found nothing to suggest his involvement in the Rs 500 crore racket. Agency officers involved in the probe told News18 that investigators had not come across any evidence to implicate the Kerala chief minister or …

The Kerala government is facing a huge political storm over the gold smuggling case
4 years, 7 months ago

The Kerala government is facing a huge political storm over the gold smuggling case

Op India  

The Kerala gold smuggling case has all the ingredients to be turned into a Bollywood thriller, involving globe-trotting investigation about the gold smuggling, politics, involvement of diplomats, terror angle and hawala links. Recently, a team of the National Investigation Agency officials had reached Dubai to question Fazil Fareed, a key accused in the high-profile Kerala gold smuggling case. Key players …

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