PATHANAMTHITTA: The footage of Minister Veena George's personal staff Akhil Mathew attending a wedding ceremony in Mylapra in Pathanamthitta has surfaced. This took place at the same time when the complainant alleged that he took bribe in Thiruvananthapuram for appointment in the health department. The said footage is from Akhil Mathew's cousin Alan Mathew marriage. On that day, Minister Veena George also came to Mylapra and met the couple.

Haridas, a native of Malappuram, has complained that the money was handed over to Akhil Mathew near the minister's office in Thiruvananthapuram on April 10. From the footage, it can be seen that Akhil was at the wedding reception venue from 3 pm. The groom and relatives claim he was at the reception till 9 pm. Minister Veena George can be seen arriving at the reception held in the evening. Even when the minister arrives, Akhil Mathew was there. Alan also says Akhil came home early and attended the wedding service and reception at the church. Akhil Mathew's mother Molly also said that her son was in Pathanamthitta on April 10 and 11.