KOCHI: The crime branch considers that the seventh phone which Dileep refused to submit to court on Monday, contains important information about the case. Only six calls have been made in that phone in six days and they might be for financial transactions. 12,000 calls were made in another phone.

The seven smartphones used by the accused, including actor Dileep, were hidden after director Balachandra Kumar revealed that he had conspired to kill the investigators. A phone with only the IMEI number known to the Crime Branch is not included in the list to be produced on Monday. Dileep's lawyer Raman Pillai argued that the company name of the phone was not clearly mentioned and that the probe team had not asked for it earlier. The court then excluded the phone. Meanwhile, crime branch have began enquiry to find the phone. A notice will be issued to the mobile manufacturing companies handing over the IMEI number of the suspected phone and expects to find the phone. The crime branch will receive the scientific test results of the six phones within three to seven days.

The Crime Branch is searching for five details.

12,000 calls

About 12,000 calls have been made to various numbers from Dileep's phone alone.

Fourth phone

IMEI number checking revealed that Dileep had used a fourth phone.

Visual and SMS

He may have communicated with those who helped in the case through seven phones via apps and SMS. The visulas pf the assault may have been copied on phones.

Recording and location

Many of the phone call transactions may have been recorded by the accused themselves. These can be recovered. It is hoped that an important voice message will be received. GPS location can also be found.

Money transfer

It is suspected that the accused financially influenced 20 witnesses who turned hostile. Bank transactions will be checked. Checking will be crucial as it includes phone payments.