The Crime Branch of Kerala Police have implicated Congress state President K Sudhakaran as the second accused in the Monson Mavunkal fake antique fraud case.
The investigation was prompted by multiple complaints filed by victims of Monson Mavungal’s fraudulent activities, including Yakub Purail, Siddiq Purail, Anoop V Ahmed, Salim Edam, MT Shamir, and Shanimon. These complainants alleged that they handed over a sum of 25 lakhs to Monson in the presence of Sudhakaran. Subsequently, the Crime Branch conducted an investigation and uncovered evidence linking Sudhakaran to the case.
Sources report that the investigation team, currently preparing for Sudhakaran’s arrest, has sought legal advice regarding the matter.
Monson extorted money from the complainants by saying that the central government had withheld Rs 2.62 lakh crore from the sale of antiquities. For that, Monson again bought rupees 10 crore in the name of taking steps to withdraw the amount in several times.
The victims further allege that Monson demanded an additional 25 lakhs and, reassured by Sudhakaran’s involvement. The complaints also made the statement that Sudhakaran bought 10 lakhs from Monson.
According to the victims, Sudhakaran, who was a member of the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, assured them that he would resolve the obstacles preventing the release of their money. Trusting in his assurances, they made a second payment.
However, Sudhakaran, the chairman of KPCC, denies any financial transactions with Monson. He claims that if Monson has falsely used his name for fraudulent purposes, he will take legal action. Sudhakaran maintains that he has had no financial dealings with Monson.
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