The theft took place on September 18, 2025, at the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre office in Doha. Keralam police have registered a case against six people and named two other accused in connection with the robbery.31 lakh Qatari riyals stolen from the Keralam Muslim centre office in QatarKozhikode,Oct 30, 2026 11:01 ISTPolice investigating the theft of 31 lakh Qatari riyals, worth nearly Rs 8 crore, from the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre office in Qatar have named two more people as accused, news agency Press Trust of India reported.The Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre, or KMCC, is a cultural and social welfare organisation associated with the Indian Union Muslim League, a key ally of the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Keralam.The theft took place on September 18, 2025, at the KMCC office in the Al Thumama area of Doha.
Koyilandy police registered a case against six people on September 15 following a complaint from KMCC office-bearers.Local BJP leader Parappil Balakrishnan, a Koyilandy native, surrendered before the Koyilandy police on Wednesday. He was allegedly among a four-member group flown from Kerala to Qatar in connection with the robbery.
Officials involved in the investigation told PTI that Balakrishnan was questioned in custody, following which the alleged involvement of two more people emerged.Based on the findings, police named Payyoli natives Kamarudheen and Abdul Razak Kunnummal, widely known as 'Rotana Razak', as accused. Police alleged that the two were part of the conspiracy and said a report had been filed before the relevant court.
Police have also issued lookout notices against five accused who are abroad, officials told PTI. The notices were issued against Shaji, Rashi, Hassan, Nisar and Salih.Last week, the IUML leadership removed Razak from all organisational posts in the party and the KMCC.
The investigation now includes Kamarudheen and Razak as accused, while lookout notices remain in place against five others abroad.- Ends