Actor Shine Tom Chacko Under Police Scanner Over Drug Links With Tasleem Sultana
Links to celebrity drug deals, trafficking, and alleged human trafficking raise new questions in Kerala’s drug underworld.
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Fact File: The Shine-Tasleem Drug Nexus Case
- Actor’s Confession: Shine Tom Chacko admitted sourcing drugs from the main accused Tasleem Sultana.
- Drug Smuggling Route: Hybrid cannabis was traced to Thailand, routed via Bengaluru.
- Human Trafficking Angle: Tasleem reportedly acted as a broker for celebrities seeking female company.
- High-Profile Network: Evidence suggests strong links to the film industry and international drug mafias.
- Excise Crackdown: Dramatic arrests, including that of Sultan Akbar Ali from a Tamil Nadu border village.
- Ongoing Probe: Excise Intelligence is tracking the wider network involving financial and international trafficking links.
From Reel to Real: Actor Shine Tom Chacko’s Alleged Ties With Drug Syndicate Emerge
Kochi - During police interrogation today, Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko reportedly confirmed frequent communication with Tasleem Sultana, the prime accused in Alappuzha’s multi-crore hybrid ganja smuggling case. Investigative sources reveal that the actor admitted to sourcing drugs for personal use through Tasleem.
Actor’s Drug Use Leads To De-Addiction Center Stay, Escape, Police Sample Collection
Chacko also informed police that his growing substance abuse problem forced his father to admit him into a de-addiction center in Koothattukulam. However, Shine allegedly absconded after a few days. Following the confession, police collected blood, hair, and nail samples at Ernakulam General Hospital for anti-doping analysis.
Hybrid Ganja Bust: Tasleem’s Drug Web Links To Actors and Human Trafficking
Tasleem Sultana, arrested from a resort in Alappuzha with over ₹2 crore worth of hybrid cannabis, had already exposed names of actors including Shine Tom Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi in her earlier statements. Beyond drugs, investigators are probing her suspected role as a middlewoman in a high-profile human trafficking ring involving celebrities.
Sultan Akbar Ali’s Arrest Unravels International Drug Syndicate
Tasleem’s husband, Sultan Akbar Ali, was arrested in a dramatic raid at Ennoor, a crime-infested village at the Andhra-Tamil Nadu border. Officials allege that Sultan was a key operative in an international smuggling racket moving hybrid ganja, gold, and electronics across Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai.
Smuggling, Human Trafficking, and Movie World — The Dark Nexus Exposed
Excise officials confirmed that Tasleem, an ex-extra actress in Tamil and Malayalam films, worked both as a drug mule and middlewoman, even facilitating minor girls to celebrities in exchange for hefty commissions. Police recovered chats demanding ₹25,000 for providing a model’s company to a prominent star.
Thailand-Origin Hybrid Ganja Busted in Kerala — Smuggling Route Under Scanner
Investigators confirmed that the seized hybrid cannabis had been smuggled from Thailand through Bengaluru. This specific variant, known for its high potency, commands a market price 10x that of regular cannabis. Excise Intelligence is now tracking the cross-border syndicate operating out of Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and beyond.
