Thrissur: Jose Thomas, one of the producers of the film ‘Thuramukham’ starring Nivin Pauly , was arrested yesterday in connection with a financial fraud case. He was arrested from his residence in Patturaikkal by District Crime Branch ACP Manoj Kumar.
Jose Thomas, aged 42, was arrested for obtaining money for film production by forging documents. The complainant, Gilbert, alleges that Thomas forged documents to earn money amounting to Rs 8 crores and Rs 40 lakhs for the film’s production and failed to return the amount as promised.
Thomas, one of the three producers who produced the movie ‘Thuramukham’, obtained money by creating fake profiles and documents in the names of five individuals for business purposes.
Initially, the case was investigated by the East Police, and later, the case was transferred to the Crime Branch. Thrissur District Crime Branch ACP Manoj Kumar R, along with Crime Squad members SI Suvratakumar, SI Rafi PM, and Senior CPO Palaniswami, were the members of the investigation team.
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