Dulquer Salmaan
Enforcement Directorate Raids Film Stars' Homes in Major Luxury Car Smuggling Investigation
Oct 08, 2025 02:10 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids at Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan's residence and 16 other locations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu as part of an investigation into an international luxury car smuggling operation. Authorities have seized approximately 40 high-end vehicles linked to prominent film stars since September, with evidence suggesting illegal imports from Bhutan and Nepal using forged documents and unauthorized foreign exchange transactions.
Customs Officials Seize Third Luxury Vehicle Linked to Actor Dulquer Salmaan in Bhutan Smuggling Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 11:46 pm CST
Customs authorities have confiscated a red Nissan Patrol SUV belonging to Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan, marking the third vehicle linked to him in a wider Bhutan luxury car smuggling case. This seizure brings the total to 40 confiscated vehicles, as the actor petitions the Kerala High Court for the release of his 2004 Land Rover Defender.
Actor Dulquer Salmaan Petitions Kerala High Court for Release of Seized Luxury Vehicle in Customs Smuggling Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 01:18 am CST
Actor Dulquer Salmaan has approached the Kerala High Court seeking the release of his 2004 Land Rover Defender seized during customs raids targeting smuggled luxury vehicles from Bhutan. Salmaan claims legitimate purchase and proper documentation, while authorities have seized 36 high-end cars in "Operation Numkhor" that allegedly revealed connections to gold smuggling, drug trafficking, and potential terrorist funding.
Operation Numkhor: Customs Investigates Toyota Land Cruiser in Bhutan-Kerala Car Smuggling Network
Sep 25, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Customs officials are investigating a 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser registered in Arunachal Pradesh as part of Operation Numkhor, a larger probe into suspected vehicle smuggling from Bhutan to Kerala. With 38 vehicles already seized and celebrity-owned cars under scrutiny, authorities believe over 200 Bhutan-registered vehicles are operating illegally in Kerala after evading proper import duties.
Kerala Celebs Under Lens As Probe Agency Takes Up Bhutan Car Smuggling Case
Sep 25, 2025 01:50 am CST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will probe the high-profile Bhutan car smuggling racket after a nudge from the Kerala High Court.
New Revelation In Dulquer Salmaan's Luxury Car Tax Evasion Case
Sep 24, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Dulquer Salmaan's Toyota Land Cruiser is registered in the name of another person, said sources, as the Malayalam superstar faces probe for luxury car tax evasion.
Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj Sukumaran's Houses Raided Over Luxury Car Tax Evasion
Sep 23, 2025 05:45 pm CST
The raids were underway at 30 locations across Kerala, including Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, and Malappuram.