Pre-Arrest Bail Granted; ₹42 Lakh Release Ordered in Kerala Cheating Case: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2026, granted pre-arrest bail to Rajesh Nambiar and another accused in a cheating case connected to multiple FIRs registered in Kannur district, Kerala. The Court also directed the release of ₹42 lakh previously deposited by the accused, distributing it equally among the complainants. The order followed the observation that the investigation was complete and the charge sheet had already been filed. Origin…