the right to remain in office and should resign" and that "smuggling through diplomatic channels had become rampant after Muraleedharam assumed office". The party said that Swapna Suresh, the key accused had given a statement to the NIA that the head of Janam TV, Anil Nambiar, had asked her to tell the customs officials that the baggage was not a diplomatic one. The party also raised the fact that some members of the Customs investigation team were removed from the case after he was questioned. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that "Muraleedharan was not functioning as per the position he is holding". References 21st-century scandals Cover-ups 2020 crimes in India History of Kerala (1947–present) Political corruption in India Corruption in Kerala Smuggling in India Confidence tricks Corporate crime Corporate scandals Criminal investigation Deception Prison-related crime Organized crime Organised crime in India Financial scandals Finance fraud Scandals in India 2020 scandals Gold in India Diplomatic documents Diplomatic immunity and protection 2020s in Kerala 2020 in Indian politics