Illegal Lottery Scandal Rocks Kerala Traders Group

Officials have charged the Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi's representatives after they allegedly conducted an illicit lottery. They supposedly sold coupons similar to the official Kerala Lottery, impacting state lottery sales. Legal actions under cheating and lottery regulation laws are underway following a complaint from the District Lottery Officer.

A case has been initiated against the Kerala State Vyapari Vyavasayi Samithi (KSVVS) representatives for supposed illegal lottery activities, officials revealed on Thursday.

The accused include KSVVS president R Radhakrishnan, secretary Sunil Shamsudheen, and treasurer R Santhosh, charged with conducting a deceitful lottery on October 2, according to police records.

The FIR indicates that they distributed coupons mimicking the Kerala Lottery Department's Onam Bumper, violating legal regulations and hindering state lottery sales. A Kollam District Lottery Officer's complaint, supported by evidence, prompted this legal action.

(With inputs from agencies.)