GOLD SMUGGLING AIRPORT
YouTuber earns Rs 3 cr in 2 months running gold smuggling racket at Chennai airport, arrested
A Chennai airport souvenir shop was used by a gold smuggling syndicate to smuggle 267 kg of gold worth Rs 167 crore. A former YouTuber, and his team received gold from transit passengers, passed it to receivers, and earned a Rs 3 crore commission before being busted on June 29.
Shashi Tharoor said 'shocked, law must take its own course' after Customs detains his former aide for smuggling gold at Delhi airport
Shashi Tharoor PA: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dissociated himself from alleged misconduct involving suspected gold smuggling. Delhi Customs detained individuals, including Shashi Tharoor's claimed personal assistant. Tharoor offered cooperation, emphasizing the law's course.
Shashi Tharoor's PA Shiv Kumar arrested for smuggling gold at Delhi Airport
According to sources, Shiv Kumar was apprehended while receiving gold from a person who had returned from an international tour.
Top Afghan diplomat in India quits after $2 million gold smuggling reports
Zakia Wardak, the Afghan Consul-General in India's financial capital Mumbai, posted a statement on social media platform X announcing her resignation.
Senior-most Afghan diplomat in India resigns following reports of gold smuggling
Zakia Wardak, senior Afghan diplomat in India, resigned after being caught smuggling gold. She faced personal attacks, impacting her ability to operate effectively. Despite challenges, she appreciated India's support and collaborative efforts for progress.
Customs catches Afghan diplomat with 25 kg gold at Mumbai airport concealed in legging, jacket, belt, knee cap
DRI officials intercepted Zakia Wardak, the consul general of Afghanistan, at Mumbai airport for attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai. Wardak, possessing a diplomatic passport, had 25kg of gold bars hidden in her customised clothing. The incident occurred on April 25 and a case of gold smuggling has been filed under the Customs Act, 1962.
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Gold over Rs 70 lakh hidden in passenger's rectum seized at Trichy airport, 1.25 kg gold found in Chennai airport lavatory
Officers of the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu seized 977 grams of of 24K Gold valued at Rs.70.58 lakh from a passenger arriving from Dubai.
Mumbai customs seize diamonds, gold hidden in noodles, body parts
Customs at Mumbai airport seize diamonds and gold worth Rs 6.46 crore, concealed ingeniously in passengers' belongings. Four individuals arrested after officials intercept 6.815 kg gold and Rs 2.02 crore worth of diamonds. Smuggling methods varied: diamonds hidden in noodles, gold in body parts. In a separate incident, Bengaluru Customs detain passenger for attempting to smuggle 10 yellow anacondas from Bangkok, emphasizing zero tolerance for wildlife trafficking.
Gold’s Own Country: A lucrative trade fueled by rival gangs and high demand
In the world of gold smuggling in Kerala, intricate schemes unfold, often involving carriers from the UAE, rival gangs, and strategic maneuvers to avoid detection. This illicit trade, deeply rooted in gang rivalry and hawala transactions, thrives alongside Kerala's enduring love for gold. Despite Customs crackdowns and high import duties, smuggling persists, driven by the state's insatiable appetite for the yellow metal. The lure of profit continues to outweigh the risks, ensuring that the clandestine trade in Kerala's gold remains a lucrative enterprise.
Two held with 19 gold biscuits at Imphal Airport
Acting on a reliable source, officers of the anti-smuggling unit of the division moved to the airport’s departure terminal where security staff of Indigo Airlines detained the two, said a statement issued by the division’s deputy commissioner, Rajivkumar Yengkhom.
Bengaluru couple caught smuggling Rs 1.9 crore gold paste using their children; Bizarre details inside
Bengaluru authorities remain vigilant, thwarting attempts to smuggle gold through innovative means. The use of family members, especially children, in such illegal activities is a growing concern, prompting increased scrutiny and security measures at the airport.
Passenger caught smuggling gold concealed in slippers at Bengaluru airport
"The passengers reached Bengaluru from Bangkok on a IndiGo Airways flight were stopped for checking. A total of four pieces embedded in the false cavity of slippers were seized from them," said a customs official on Wednesday.
Air India Express cabin crew member held in Kochi for gold smuggling
The man, part of the crew of Bahrain-Kozhikode-Kochi Air India Express flight, was apprehended by Customs sleuths who found gold hidden inside his sleeves. Air India Express said the man, arrested on Wednesday, has been suspended with immediate effect.
Air India Express assures stern action against its cabin crew after gold smuggling charge
"A member of the crew on an Air India Express flight IX 474 has been taken into custody following an incident involving smuggling. The said individual has been placed on suspension with immediate effect," the airline's statement read.
Air India Express cabin crew held for gold smuggling in Kochi airport
The crew of Bahrain-Kozhikode-Kochi Air India Express flight was apprehended by the Customs sleuths, who recovered the gold that was wrapped around his hands on Wednesday.
Air India cabin crew caught smuggling gold under their uniform. Read here
Shafi Sharaf, a member of the Air India cabin crew, was caught in Kerala for attempting to smuggle gold. After arriving in Kochi from Bahrain, he was detained by police.
Customs arrest a family for smuggling US dollars worth Rs 4 crore in saree, shoes at Mumbai airport
After receiving a tip-off, the Air Intelligence Unit of Airport Customs intercepted a three-member family at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport who was coming from a FlyDubai flight FZ-446. The incident happened on November 2. After carrying a thorough search of the baggage and physical frisking, official seized the huge amount of foreign currency.
Man carrying 1 kg gold inside his stomach arrested at Karipur airport
stomach.The accused has been identified as Naufal (36), a native of Variamkode in the Malappuram district. He arrived at Karipur airport from Dubai on September 19. He tried to smuggle 1.063 Kg of gold by concealing it as 4 capsules of the gold compound in his rectum.
Gold worth more than Rs 5 crore seized at Mumbai airport, six Sudanese nationals held
The air intelligence unit (AIU) of Mumbai Customs, led by deputy commissioner Manudev Jain, seized the gold from a group of Sudanese passengers, who arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in an Emirates flight from Dubai on Saturday, the official said.
ED moves SC seeking transfer of trial in Kerala gold smuggling case
Recently, the key accused in the case, Swapna Suresh, appeared before the Kochi unit of the Enforcement Directorate after being summoned by the probe agency in view of her recent statement before a magistrate court here under section 164 of the CrPC. ED alleged in its plea that there is a close nexus between the accused and top officials and functionaries of the Kerala government.
Don't sell country for few pieces of gold: BJP to Kerala government
Citing the allegations made by the prime accused in the case, Swapna Suresh, against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and some top bureaucrats, BJP spokesperson Tom Vadakkan said the chief minister should step down.
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