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The probe team led by Crime Branch DySP Binu Kumar visited Arjun at his residence in Vellayamabalam after suspecting his role in the allegations.
A special team from the Crime Branch, under the leadership of DySP Binu Kumar, is investigating the alleged bar bribery claims in the state.
V Venu has said media reports hinting at a relaxed liquor policy were baseless.
The voicemail, purportedly sent by a prominent figure within the Federation of Kerala Hotel Association, hints at soliciting funds in exchange for favorable liquor policies.
The bar bribery case involves the alleged payment of bribes to politicians and government officials by bar owners for granting licenses and permits to bars and liquor outlets.
For the Opposition, this was an opportunity to recall the CPM's public humiliation of K M Mani and, thereby, embarrass both the CPM and its new ally Kerala Congress (Mani) inside the Assembly.
The allegation was that corruption worth Rs 100 crore had taken place in connection with sanctioning of new bar licence and closure of bars during Babu's tenure as excise minister in the UDF regime.
The preliminary steps for a Vigilance probe into the Bar Bribery scam was initiated on the basis of a fresh set of allegations levelled by Biju Ramesh.
Biju Ramesh alleged that the Congress and the Left parties were playing a 'political adjustment game' in the bar bribery case and sought a probe by central agencies.