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Radhakrishnan B. superintendent of customs and Rahul, inspector of Customs were removed for their involvement in gold smuggling cases, according top customs officials.

2 Customs officers removed for gold smuggling cases in Kerala

The commissioner said that both cases were registered and investigated by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.

25 Feb 2020 1:24 AM

The two confessed to have smuggled the gold bars from Dubai before concealing them beneath their seats in the aircraft.

Gold worth 5.46 crores seized at RGIA

Their search revealed seven long strips of gold tightly wrapped within a black adhesive tape and concealed inside hollow pipes under the seats.

13 Dec 2019 1:30 AM

Sources said that even after he shifting to the preventive division, he continued to assist smugglers with the help of his subordinates in other airports. (Representational Image)

Kochi: Customs inspector held for aiding gold smuggling

The arrest follows the seizure of 11 kg of gold from three carriers at Kannur International Airport on August 19.

29 Aug 2019 2:36 AM

Totally, goods valued at Rs 16 lakh were recovered and seized under the provisions of Customs Act 1962.

Chennai: Gold worth Rs 52.5 lakh seized by customs

On intense questioning, all three admitted to having concealed gold in the form of rubbery material in their rectum.

25 Aug 2019 2:37 AM

Seized gold

Chennai: Gold worth Rs 70.26 Lakhs seized in airport

Airport sources said Husain was detained and questioned as he moved about in a suspicious manner.

07 Aug 2019 3:04 AM

They seized 4 biscuits of gold which were found wrapped inside a cloth belt inside his luggage. (Photo: Representational)

Chinese national arrested with illegal 4 kg gold from Nepal airport

The Chinese national has been taken into custody and the police already have started the investigation into the matter.

05 Aug 2019 8:05 PM

Musician Balabhaskar

Kochi: HC seeks report on Balabhaskar’s death

The court was considering bail petitions of gold smuggling accused Prakash Thampy and Vishnu who were allegedly his associates.

26 Jun 2019 2:30 AM

Gold Smuggling ( Representational Image)

Kochi: Smuggling accused Vishnu Somasundaram surrenders

Vishnu was a close friend and financial manager of deceased violinist Balabh-askar.

18 Jun 2019 2:41 AM

Balabhaskar

Crime Branch, DRI spread net for Vishnu

Any further advance in airport gold smuggling case hinges on arrest of man on run.

13 Jun 2019 2:23 AM

A detailed personal and baggage search of the passengers resulted in the recovery of five gold pieces, collectively weighing 5.2 kg. (Photo: Representation)

Canadian cricketer among four arrested for gold smuggling at Delhi airport

The accused cricketer is a Canadian national and has represented Canada in the ICC under-19 World Cup held in Bangladesh.

11 Jun 2019 6:55 PM

Anecdotal evidence also showed that some gold entered from Singapore, where gold having purity of 24-carat gets melted into rough chains weighing up to 200 grams.

Smuggling of gold up in 2018

By an estimate of precious metals agency GFMS, 154 tonnes of gold entered the country through unofficial channels in 2018, up from 134 tonnes in 2017.

11 Jun 2019 12:59 AM

Balabhaskar

Thiruvananthapuram: Crime Branch records Balabhaskar wife’s statement

DRI to expand gold smuggling probe.

05 Jun 2019 5:53 AM

The main trigger for the increased imports was the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya on May 7. The onset of the wedding season and stable prices combined with pent-up demand pushed up Akshaya Tritiya sales by 15 to 20 per cent this year.

Gold imports rise 49 per cent last month

The country’s gold imports in value terms rose to $4.78 billion last month from $3.48 billion in the same month last year, Reuters reported.

05 Jun 2019 12:59 AM

Biju surrendered around 9 am and his arrest was recorded after interrogation which continued till evening.

Kochi: Lawyer suspected in gold smuggling gives up

This was after the High Court issued a directive asking him to surrender by 10 am on Friday.

01 Jun 2019 2:36 AM

The sleuths later found that Serena had travelled to and from Dubai and Kerala six times.

CBI may probe smuggling of gold

It was exposed when 25 kg of gold was seized from the bags of Sunil and Serina Shaji when they came out of the airport after checking on May 13.

27 May 2019 2:20 AM

In another case on Tuesday, Sathakathulla( 46) of Ramanathapuram who had arrived from Sharjah was intercepted. During his personal search, 443 grams gold valued at Rs.14.5 lakhs was recovered from him and the same was seized under the provisions of Customs Act, 1962.

Four cases of gold smuggling at Chennai international airport

On Tuesday morning, the officials intercepted Basha Mohiddin( 35) of Kadapa, who arrived from Abu Dhabi by Etihad flight.

22 May 2019 2:22 AM

A few customs officials were questioned about their role in the incident in which the DRI had seized gold worth Rs 8 crore weighing 25 kilograms from the airport on May 12. (Representional Image)

Thiruvananthapuram: Jewellery manager partner in smuggling

Gold worth crores of rupees was handed over to Hakeem many times.

20 May 2019 5:32 AM

About 163 cases were booked in the previous financial year of which 86 were related to gold smuggling, 51 cases related to cigarette smuggling and 10 cases of attempts to export foreign currency. (Representional Image)

Hyderabad: Gold smuggling kingpin owns hotels

Since April, gold worth Rs 3.19 cr was seized by Customs.

09 May 2019 2:08 AM

In the second case, Mohamed Iqbal( 42) of Pudukkottai who arrived from Colombo by Sri Lankan Airlines was intercepted on suspicion. (Representational Image)

Chennai: Gold worth Rs 44.4 lakh seized by customs

Total 190 grams of gold valued at Rs.6.19 lakh were recovered and the same was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.

25 Apr 2019 1:39 AM

Upon search of his baggage, gold of foreign origin, totally weighing 600 grams gold sheets, were found kept in a hidden column in his suitcase. (Representational Image)

Chennai: 12 arrested in four cases of gold smuggling

On suspicion, officials searched their baggage and found nothing dubious.

27 Mar 2019 6:00 AM

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