Faisal Fareed, third accused in gold smuggling case, arrested by Dubai Police

 

Faisal was the one who sent a package to the UAE embassy Charge d'Affaires Rashed Khamis Alshemelli, in which 30 kgs of gold were discovered.

Faisal was the one who sent a package to the UAE embassy Charge d'Affaires Rashed Khamis Alshemelli, in which 30 kgs of gold were discovered. The NIA also opened a separate investigation into the smuggling, alleging the participation of terrorist elements. So far, Customs has detained 13 people, while the NIA has arrested two. Rashed Khamis Alshemelli has returned to the United Arab Emirates.

"We can confirm that Faisal is in the custody of Dubai police." The Indian Embassy had passed on all information about Faisal based on the investigation performed by Indian agencies to the UAE. The UAE is also investigating gold smuggling from Dubai and the participation of diplomats in it. It was discovered that some papers, including the emblem of the UAE mission in Thiruvananthapuram, were forged to send gold inside baggage addressed to a diplomat, which is a source of worry for the UAE. "He is likely to be returned to India soon," NIA sources told TNIE.

However, it is unclear whether Faisal will be handed over to the NIA or Customs first. With terrorism charges filed against Faisal by the NIA, the counter-terrorism agency is expected to take custody of him first. "In 2018, India and the UAE signed a counter-terrorism treaty, which will aid in the extradition of suspects from abroad." "Faisal will be returned to India following the UAE investigation," the sources said. for more: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/jul/19/faisal-fareed-third-accused-in-gold-smuggling-case-arrested-by-dubai-police-2171937.html