Palakkad: The ‘scooter scam’ has sparked a renewed storm of debate in Kerala’s political landscape, with more prominent figures being linked to the controversy. P Sarin, a former Congress leader who switched sides to join the CPM during the Palakkad assembly by-election, has come forward with fresh allegations, implicating IUML MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram, who represents the Perinthalmanna constituency in the state assembly.

In a Facebook post titled "The Beginning of Something Bigger," Sarin claimed that Najeeb Kanthapuram is deeply involved in the scam, describing it as just the tip of the iceberg. In a direct attack on the MLA, Sarin stated that, while the 1000 crore rupee scam involves individuals affiliated with both the BJP and Congress, Najeeb Kanthapuram played a key role in the scam.

According to Sarin, by providing a list of beneficiaries to the National NGO Confederation, a fraudulent organization led by Ananthu Krishnan, the prime accused in the case, Najeeb Kanthapuram allegedly facilitated the sale of two-wheelers at half price. Sarin asserts that the Mudra Charitable Foundation, led by Najeeb Kanthapuram, is complicit in the scam. By sharing the list with the National NGO Confederation, the MLA allegedly helped swindle money from hundreds of common people.

Sarin warns that more evidence of the scam will surface in the coming days, further implicating Najeeb. He also said that the MLA should not assume he can clear his name by returning the money to the affected people, whether from his own pocket, the foundation’s funds, or from the Muslim League’s party funds.

Sarin also accused Najeeb of using his foundation for money laundering, similar to what A. N. Radhakrishnan did through his foundation. Sarin emphasized that the MLA should be thoroughly investigated for abuse of office and that other potential scams involving the Mudra Foundation should also be scrutinized.

He alleged that Najeeb's involvement in the scam is not limited to just inaugurating or appearing in posters. Instead, he claims that Najeeb personally selected the beneficiaries, collected money from them, and used the Mudra Foundation to receive corporate funds, which were subsequently used for money laundering.

Sarin concluded by calling for legal scrutiny of the MLA’s actions and demanding a full investigation into the scam, as well as any other fraudulent activities under the name of the Mudra Foundation.