Thiruvananthapuram: The manager of Axis Bank, Karamana branch has been suspended for his alleged links with the Thiruvananthapuram gold smuggling case accused.
A Parassala native, Sheshadri Iyer was suspended after he was questioned by the CBI in connection with the gold smuggling case. Both Swapna Suresh and UAE Consulate have accounts with this bank.
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Earlier, the Central agencies had taken the statement of Sheshadri Iyer. Sheshadri Iyer had revealed to the investigation agencies that Swapna Suresh threatened him, that she will withdraw the account of the UAE Consulate.