Kerala High Court Transfers Kuwait Bank Loan Fraud Probe to State Crime Branch

The Kerala High Court directed that an investigation into 12 cheating cases filed by a Kuwait-based bank be transferred to the State Crime Branch.

The cases involve borrowers who allegedly obtained loans while working in Kuwait and defaulted after relocating to India or other countries.

The Court noted that the offences have international ramifications and several accused reside abroad.

Relying on a police circular requiring cases with cross-border links to be handled by the Crime Branch, the Court held that specialised investigation was necessary and ordered the probe to be conducted by an officer not below the rank of Superintendent of Police.

[Al Ahli Bank KSCP Kuwait v. Director General of Police & Ors.]