KOZHIKODE: Tracing the location of an expat abducted from his house by goons, continues to remain a challenge for the police as they could not find him. Mummad Shafi of Parappanpoyil Kurunthotti Kandi was kidnapped from his house two days ago. His relatives alleged that Shafi mediating in financial dealings abroad are likely to be behind the incident.

There were disputes between Shafi and the clients regarding the arbitration of a financial transaction worth over one crore rupees in Dubai with a native of Koduvalli. A group led by the native of Koduvalli had threatened, and a month ago some people came to Shafi's house and demanded money.

Meantime, the preliminary conclusion of the police is that Shafi was abducted in the name of financial transaction related to gold smuggling. People related to gold smuggling and hawala transactions were questioned. The investigation is divided into five groups. Shafi was abducted by a five-member gang who arrived in the car at around 9 pm on April 7.