Action has been initiated against a gang allegedly blackmailing multi-state cooperative societies operating under the central government in Kerala. It is becoming increasingly common for certain groups including politicians and sensationalist journalists to demand money and resort to extortion where any institution is functioning successfully.
A defamation case demanding ₹5 crore in damages has been filed against KP Manoj, also known as Mudiyan Manoj, for spreading false news against BLM, India’s largest multi-state cooperative society. Legal notice has been sent to Manoj, and a complaint has been lodged with the Thrissur police as part of the legal action.
Further, it is reported that Manoj has previously faced allegations of financial fraud related to an organization he was affiliated with in Delhi. Complaints have also been submitted to the Thrissur Superintendent of Police.
The complaints, filed by VP Nair, include serious allegations such as Money laundering, Creating fake letterheads in the society’s name, Illegal fund collection, Deceiving the public. Legal proceedings are now underway against Thaniniram Manoj in connection with these charges.
