Illegal Lottery Scandal Shakes Traders' Association in Kerala
A case has been registered against leaders of the Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi for allegedly organizing an illegal lottery. The case accuses them of conducting a draw mimicking the state's Onam Bumper lottery, affecting state lottery sales. The police have gathered evidence and summoned the involved for questioning.
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Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi leaders face legal trouble after a case was filed against them for operating an unauthorized lottery resembling the government's Onam Bumper. The accused traders allegedly sold coupons mimicking state lottery tickets, officials confirmed on Thursday.
The case, lodged at Kollam East police station, names KSVVS president R Radhakrishnan, secretary Sunil Shamsudheen, and treasurer R Santhosh for conducting an unapproved draw on October 2. The First Information Report (FIR) states their actions aimed to deceive the Kerala government, adversely impacting official lottery sales.
Accused of continuing coupon sales despite a ban, the traders now face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Lotteries (Regulation) Act. The Kollam District Lottery Officer's complaint, backed by video and photographic evidence, prompted the investigation. Police have summoned the accused to detail their illegal operations further.
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