Diplomat involved in Kerala gold smuggling case, says accused
The case has created a flutter in Kerala owing to alleged involvement of a former staffer of UAE consulate-general Swapna Suresh who during her stintthere was often seen moving in key social, political and bureaucratic circles. Swapna Suresh is absconding. She filed for anticipatory bail in the Kerala high court, claiming that she had contacted the airport officer regarding the cargo on the alleged directions of top diplomat in the UAE consulate-general office.