THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The NIA is collecting evidence with the accused in the gold smuggling case. They are collecting evidence with the two accused including Jalal of Moovattupuzha at a 5-Star Hotel. Reports said evidence is being collected to verify the allegations that the accused were involved in the gold exchange and conspiracy. It was earlier stated that it was Jalal who exchanged the gold and he has connections with those involved in the gold smuggling.

In the meanwhile, the NIA informed the court that Swapna Suresh has a great influence in the office of the chief minister. They informed the court while opposing the bail plea of Swapna Suresh, one of the accused in the case. Sivasankar is her well-wisher and it was Sivasankar who offered her the job. She has influence in the Gulf also. Even after resigning from the Consulate, she was paid 1000 dollars, NIA informed the court.