Cashew import scam
Coverage of Cashew import scam in the Nexus archive.
- Kerala cashew import scam: K.A. Ratheesh resigns from three key posts amid CBI corruption charges
K.A. Ratheesh resigned from three key posts in Kerala government bodies amid CBI corruption charges linked to a cashew import scam. He stepped down as secretary of the Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board, managing director of RUTRONIX, and CEO of the Kerala Khadi Workers’ Welfare Fund Board.
- Cashew import scam: Kerala High Court directs Secretary to submit prosecution sanction order with signature
The Kerala High Court has directed the Secretary to submit a prosecution sanction order with a signature in a cashew import scam case. The Central Bureau of Investigation highlighted that the absence of a signature could hinder the investigation.
- Cashew import scam: State reserves right to appeal after granting prosecution sanction
The state has granted prosecution sanction in a cashew import scam case but retains the right to appeal. The case involves alleged fraudulent import practices related to cashews.
- Govt. accords formal sanction for CBI prosecution of accused in cashew import scam
The government has granted formal sanction for the CBI to prosecute individuals involved in a cashew import scam. This action marks a procedural step in addressing the alleged corruption in import processes.