Over 100 Kerala nurses accused of defrauding Gulf Bank in Kuwait of INR 700 crore
Kochi: More than 100 nurses from Kerala, employed with the Ministry of Health in Kuwait, have been accused of defrauding Gulf Bank of nearly INR 700 crore. The nurses reportedly took large loans from the bank and migrated to countries like Canada, Australia, and several European nations without repaying the amounts.
According to Gulf News, the loans ranged between KD 35,000 and KD 45,000. The bank trusted the borrowers as they had a history of repaying smaller loans on time. However, the situation changed as the nurses allegedly used the funds to secure better opportunities abroad, abandoning their loan obligations. The fraud came to light after the bank noticed delays in repayments and subsequent attempts to recover the dues failed.
Reports from The New Indian Express suggest that around 1,425 nurses may be involved, with some allegedly using the loan amounts to purchase luxury properties in Kerala. The defaulters, primarily from Ernakulam and Kottayam districts, have ceased communication with the bank.
Kerala Police have registered multiple FIRs and are investigating the matter. Statements from some of the accused have been recorded, and authorities are also probing the involvement of agents who may have facilitated the fraud.
Efforts to recover the loans and identify all individuals involved in the alleged scam are underway.
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No BJP-JDS MLAs will join Congress, says MLC N. Ravikumar
Bengaluru: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Council member N. Ravikumar has dismissed speculation that BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs would switch to the Congress, calling it a baseless claim aimed at diverting attention from the ruling party's internal issues.
Speaking to reporters at the Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Ravikumar said, "Congress is spreading these rumors to cover up its misgovernance. They are daydreaming that BJP-JDS MLAs will join them. Instead of making such claims, Congress leaders should focus on ensuring stability within their own ranks."
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Taking a dig at the ruling party, he pointed out alleged infighting between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. "The Congress should first resolve its internal power struggle for the CM’s chair and address the concerns of its own MLAs. Many of their legislators are unhappy with this government due to lack of funds for development projects. Let them focus on their issues before thinking about our MLAs," he remarked.
Ravikumar reiterated that the Congress was falsely claiming defections to cover up its internal conflicts. "There are no defections from BJP or JD(S). If any issues arise, our senior leaders will address them. No one is leaving the party," he asserted.
