Gold Smuggling

2 Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 1.77 Crore: Customs

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 20, 2021

Two men were arrested by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport here on Saturday for trying to smuggle into the country gold valuing over Rs 3 crore, according to a statement.

Kerala High Court Grants Bail To Suspended IAS Officer M Sivasankar

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 25, 2021

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted bail to suspended IAS officer M Sivasankar arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on October 28 in a money- laundering case registered in connection with gold-smuggling in the state.

Rs 28-Crore Worth Gold Seized In Major Smuggling Bust At Indo-Myanmar Border

India News | ANI | Friday January 22, 2021

In a major gold smuggling bust, the Delhi Zonal Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 55.61 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at Rs 28 crores from eight persons at two locations - Delhi and Lucknow, said the Ministry of Finance on Thursday.

Suspended IAS Officer M Sivasankar Arrested In Dollar Smuggling Case

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 21, 2021

The Customs on Thursday arrested suspended IAS officer M Sivasankar in the dollar smuggling case that came to light during the probe into the gold smuggling racket in Kerala in which he is also an accused.

Customs Threatening Government Officials: Kerala Chief Minister On Gold Smuggling Case

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday alleged that customs officials tried to intimidate and threaten government officials when they appeared before the agency in connection with the gold smuggling case.

Custody Of Kerala Gold Smuggling Accused Extended Till Feb 2

India News | ANI | Tuesday January 19, 2021

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court (Economic Offences) on Tuesday extended the remand of Kerala gold smuggling accused-- ex-principal secretary of Kerala Chief Minister M Sivasankar, Swapna Suresh, Sarith PS, Sandeep Nair, Ramees KT, Jalal and Muhammad Shafi-- till February 2, in connection with Customs department probe.

Opposition Slams Pinarayi Vijayan Over Gold Smuggling Case. His Reply

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021

The Congress-led UDF opposition on Wednesday lashed out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the controversial gold smuggling case and staged a walkout in the assembly as their demand for discussion over the issue was rejected by the Speaker.

Smugglers Hide Gold In Chocolate Wrapper, Rectum, Caught At Chennai Airport

Chennai News | ANI | Friday January 8, 2021

Customs officials at Chennai International Airport seized 3.72-kilogram gold valued at Rs 1.97 crore on Thursday from different passengers travelling from Dubai and Sharjah.

Probe Agency Files Chargesheet Against 20 Accused In Kerala Gold Smuggling Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against 20 people before a special court in Kochi on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in smuggling 30 kg of gold worth Rs 14.82 crore in a diplomatic baggage into Kerala, an official said.

Airport Employee, Dubai Passenger Arrested For Gold Smuggling in Chennai

Chennai News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 28, 2020

A software engineer working at the Chennai airport and a passenger who arrived from Dubai were arrested for allegedly smuggling gold bars worth Rs 1.5 crore, the CISF said.

Second Kerala Chief Minister Aide Questioned In Money Laundering Case

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Thursday December 17, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's Additional Private Secretary, CM Raveendran, today appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in response to a fourth summons in a money laundering matter. He is the second key official connected to the Chief Minister's Office to be questioned in the case after former Principal Secretary M Sivasankar, who w...

Air India Crew Member Hides Rs 72.46 Lakh Gold In Overhead Bin, Arrested

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 7, 2020

An Air India crew member and a catering staff were arrested by the customs officials for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country gold valuing about Rs 72.46 lakh at the Indira Gandhi International airport, an official statement said on Monday.

2 Smugglers Hide Bags Of Gold Paste In Rectum, Caught At Chennai Airport

India News | Edited by Nandini Gupta | Friday December 4, 2020

In an ace example of how far smugglers would go to carry gold past airport security, two men were caught with bags of gold paste in their rectum on Thursday.

Kerala Court Adjourns To Dec 8 M Sivasankar's Bail Plea In Gold Smuggling Case

India News | ANI | Wednesday December 2, 2020

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday adjourned to December 8 hearing on the bail petition filed by M Sivasankar, former principal secretary of the Kerala Chief Minister's Office, in connection with a money laundering case related to the smuggling of gold into the state through diplomatic channels.

Court Allows Customs Plea Seeking 7-Day Extension Of Custody Of M Sivasankar

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 1, 2020

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.