π Trader busted in gold fraud case
A local trader named Safarnas was arrested after allegedly absconding with gold ornaments from several jewellery shops. He was apprehended from Malappuram by the Town police. The fraud involved over 118 sovereigns of gold worth βΉ1.39 crore, collected on July 27. Safarnas was supposed to sell the gold for a commission but failed to return the items or the money. He is now in custody for further questioning by the police. π