Kochi: In a major development, Faisal Fareed and Rabins accused in the high-profile gold smuggling case, have been arrested in Dubai, said NIA in its affidavit submitted in the court. The UAE administration officially confirmed the arrest of Faisal Fareed, said NIA.
The arrest of Faisal Fareed was earlier reported by Janam TV.
NIA states that all the plot were hatched in Dubai. At the same time, a Blue Corner notice has also been issued against six accused via Interpol. The Blue Corner notice has been issued against Faisal Fareed, Rabbins Hameed, Siddique Akbar, Ahmadkutty, Ratheesh and Mohammad Shameer.
The confirmation of the arrest was made in an affidavit opposing the bail pleas of the accused in the gold smuggling case. The NIA also told the court that the masterminds of the gold smuggling were Mohammad Shafi and KT Ramees.
A case diary detailing the progress of the NIA investigation was also submitted to the court. Meanwhile, the court will consider the bail application of the accused tomorrow.
