KOCHI: The Customs told the court that Swapna has given a statement that the UAE consulate general Jamal Al Sabi and admin attache Rashid Khamis Al Musaiqri smuggled foreign currency on a major scale and Sarith tried to help them escape security checks.

On August 7, 2019 UAE consulate finance chief Khalid Mohammad Al Shoukri smuggled $1,90,000 to Oman in a handbag. Swapna and Sarith accompanied him on this journey. This is mentioned in a factual report of a case registered by the Customs with Sarith as prime accused and Swapna as the second accused. The Customs have sought the arrest and remand of the accused in dollar smuggling case.