CBI searched two locations in Kochi in connection with the case
New Delhi:
On Friday, the CBI conducted research in two locations in Kochi after recording a case of alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution Act (regulations) in the Kerala government’s Life Mission project to provide homes for the poor, said officials. responsible.
CBI commissioned Santhosh Eapan of Unitac Builders, who won the contract for the project, and carried out research at his office and residence in Kochi.
The FCRA violation and corruption in the project snowballed into a big political issue in Kerala with Assembly Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala alleging that Swapna Suresh, a key defendant in the smuggling case gold, had admitted in a NIA court that she had received Rs one crore as commission for the project.
The opposition alleged that the selection of the contractor by the Red Crescent was linked to corruption.
The Red Crescent, an international humanitarian movement, had agreed to provide funds of Rs 20 crore for the Life Mission project.
Mr. Chennithala said the chief minister did not hand over a copy of the memorandum of understanding signed between the Red Crescent and the state government.
He alleged that the commission involved in the case stands at almost Rs 9 crore.
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