Stephen Kayyar

Daijiworld Media Network - Kasargod (MS)

Kasargod, Sep 6: The investigation of alleged fraud case against Manjeshwar MLA M C Qamaruddin is handed over to crime branch. The investigation of this case will be carried out under the leadership of Santhosh Kumar, DySP of district crime branch.

First judicial magistrate court has taken out summons on MLA Qamaruddin and director Pookoya Thangal with respect to cheque fraud case. When the complainants Zubair of Kallar and Ashraf demanded their deposit of Rs 78 lac in return, which was kept as deposit for fashion jewellery, the cheque that was issued was duplicate. The complainants had duly filed a case with Hosadurga court. Accordingly the court has sent summons to both Qamaruddin and Pookoya.

Zubair and Ashraf had kept Rs 98 lac as deposit and had taken back Rs 20 lac earlier. When their jewellery got closed, they asked for the rest Rs 78 lac. Five cheques were given to them. But the cheques got bounced as there was no funds in the account. In addition, Chandera police have received 12 complaints of cheating against MLA Qamaruddin and Pookoya Thangal. The company has deposits of Rs 132 crore from nearly 800 people.

The case has taken a new twist after the crime branch has taken up the investigation.