KOCHI: The NIA will submit decisive evidence regarding the gold smuggling case in the court on Tuesday. This include the link the case has with top guns in society. The NIA was able to get these information after thoroughly interrogating accused Sandeep Nair and Swapna Suresh. The evidence will be handed over in sealed cover.
Since the custody period has ended, both accused will be produced in the court. The agency is looking forward to the extradition of third accused and Kaippamangalam Thrissur native Faisal Fareed as he was the one who sent the gold through the diplomatic channel from Dubai. By questioning him, the agency feel, that that they will be able establish the terror angle to the case..
The NIA hinted that Fareed will be brought to Kochi within two days. He is being questioned by Dubai police. Swapna and Sandeep reportedly agreed to the NIA officers that they had taken flats and buildings for rent in order to sort and store the smuggled gold items, for handing them over to buyers later.
Swapna reportedly cried in front of the officers most often during the interrogation. Sandeep and Sarith handed over the details of gold smuggling and Swapna didn’t deny it.
Today, with the permission of the court, the NIA will arrest buyer and Perinthalmanna native Remeez and Moovattupuzha native Jalal, who mobilized money. In Customs case, both are in jail now.