THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Swapna Suresh, accused in gold smuggling case has made revelations against media person Anil Nambiar. She said she had contacted him when the smuggled gold was seized by the Customs. In her testimonial to the Customs department, she said that Consulate General’s statement that diplomatic baggage was not used for smuggling gold, was issued on Anil Nambiar’s advice.

Swapna disclosed to probe officials that she had known Anil for a long time. She said she met Anil Nambiar for the first time, in connection with Atlas Ramachandran’s case in Dubai. Anil approached Sarith to meet Mr Ramachandran in Dubai Jail. “It was me who took him to UAE consulate general on Sarith’s direction and consulate general helped him to meet Ramachandran.”

“As a goodwill gesture for this help, Anil Nambiar had given me a treat at the Taj Hotel in 2018.” Swapna Suresh said in her testimony. At this time, Anil Nambiar sought info on UAE’s investments in India and he also sought her help in get Consulate’s help for BJP.

Swapna further said that Anil Nambiar requested her to bring UAE Consulate General to inaugurate his friend’s establishment- Naveen tiles and she had assured to help him.