KOCHI: The customs Friday said the chief minister has direct involvement in dollar smuggling. The affidavit submitted in the high court by the customs explained the role of the chief minister. A report against the speaker was also produced.

The affidavit asserted that Swapna Suresh, accused in the gold smuggling case, has given secret statement on the role of the chief minister in the dollar smuggling case. The secret statement said the chief minister has close links with the consul general and has direct involvement in the financial dealings also. Three ministers too have a role in dollar dealings. Swapna has given statement against the speaker also.

Swapna had given statement that the dollar transactions are as per the instructions of the chief minister and the speaker. Many VIPs have obtained commissions. She also said that she clearly knows about all the transactions.

There was a dispute between the jail department and customs related to the interrogation of Swapna in jail. A plea is pending in the high court in this regard. The customs filed the decisive affidavit as part of this plea.

Swapna said that it was she who mediated between them and the consul general as the chief minister and the speaker were not fluent in Arabic. The customs said she had made some shocking revelations. The customs affidavit will lead to new political controversies as the assembly elections are round the corner.