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Enforcement Directorate Raids Homes of Top Malayalam Actors in Luxury Car Smuggling Probe
8 Oct
Summary
- Enforcement Directorate raids homes of Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan and other actors
- Probe targets illegal import of luxury vehicles from Bhutan
- Raids conducted across South India, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala
On October 8th, 2025, the Enforcement Directorate conducted a series of raids across South India, targeting the homes and properties of several prominent Malayalam film stars as part of an investigation into a luxury car smuggling cartel.
The raids, which took place in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, focused on the illegal import of high-end vehicles from Bhutan. Among the celebrities whose homes and locations were searched were Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan, as well as actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Amith Chackalacal.
In addition to the film stars, the Enforcement Directorate also raided the premises of car owners, auto workshops, and traders in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and several cities in Kerala, including Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Kottayam.
The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities are working to uncover the extent of the smuggling operation and the involvement of the various individuals and entities targeted in the raids.
