The National Investigation Agency registered an FIR in Kerala Gold Smuggling case under sections 16, 17&18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, against 4 accused persons.
FIR registered against Sarith P.S., Swapna Prabha Suresh, Fazil Fareed and Sandeep Nair and others in connection with the seizure of 30 kg of 24 carat gold worth Rs.14.82 crores at Trivandrum International Airport on 05.07.2020 by the Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate, Cochin.
Initial investigation by Customs Dept revealed that Sarith P.S. had received multiple such consignments earlier as well. The case has national &international linkages and enquiries have revealed that the proceeds of smuggled gold could be used for financing of terrorism in India.
The aforesaid consignment was found camouflaged in diplomatic baggage from UAE that is exempted from inspection as per the Vienna Convention. The said consignment was to be received by Sarith P.S. who had worked in the UAE Consulate earlier as Public Relations Officer.
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