Smuggling

Capsules, wigs, microwaves... smuggled gold takes several avatars before Kerala entry

October 04, 2021

Capsules, wigs, microwaves... smuggled gold takes several avatars before Kerala entry

The ‘conduits', ‘carriers', and their operators are testing the prowess of the official machinery with their gold smuggling methods.

August 26, 2021
How a senior forest official conspired with timber smugglers to trap upright officers, and failed

An internal report has found incriminating evidence of what is described as the northern region's conservator of forests NT Sajan's 'unsavoury association with the Muttil case accused and their accomplices'.
August 04, 2021
Foreign currency smuggling case: No evidence found against CM, former Speaker so far

The dollar smuggling case pertains to the action of Khalid Al Shoukri, the former head of the finance department of the UAE consulate.
July 22, 2021
The Foul Forest - Part 3 | Poaching the poachers: Forest Department has a winner in Marayur

The exploitation of the indigenous tribe by ruthless smugglers prompted the Forest Department to have a rethink of their strategies to counter smuggling.
July 21, 2021
The Foul Forest - Part 2 | Marayur: Where sandalwood smells of blood

The scenic fragrant sandalwood forest of Marayur sits on a network of deceit, betrayal and violence.
July 20, 2021
The Foul Forest - 1 | Marayur marauders walk away with a scented forest

Marayur in Idukki district is famed for its sweet jaggery and sweet-smelling sandalwood forest.
July 07, 2021
Gold smuggling skyrockets; tax evasion is not the only motivation

Only 800 tons of gold is imported to India every year. Yet at least 1,000 tons of gold is added to the market every year.

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