The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested Interpol to issue a blue corner notice against Faisal Fareed who is an accused in the high-profile Kerala gold smuggling case. A non-bailable warrant has already been issued against Fareed by a special NIA court in Kochi. "The documents were forged by Faisal Fareed to ensure diplomatic protection for the baggage. The gold smuggled into Kerala was not used for jewellery but terror activities. The accused smuggled gold twice in 2019, in two batches of 18 kg and 9 kg," the NIA had submitted before the special court.

Source: dna July 18, 2020 07:52 UTC