Kochi: In a major advancement, investigation into money laundering, gold smuggling and drug cases is now leading to the Malayalam film industry. The State Special Crime Branch has sent a letter to the Film Producers’ Association seeking details of the films from January 1, 2019.
The letter demands information on actors, remuneration given to them and the total amount spent. It has also ordered for immediate reply by the producers.
The investigation team will probe into whether black money was laundered in the name of movie production.