Solar scam accused Biju Radhakrishnan deposes on MLA brothel'

Kochi: Solar scam accused Biju Radhakrishnan has claimed that high-level brothel catering to MLAs functioned in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. Deposing before the Solar Commission on Friday he said that many persons including MLAs and former ministers were involved in the running of this establishment. Saritha S Nair, another accused in the Solar Scam, was also having connections with this gang, he added.

He also alleged that the office of the former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy was aware of the racket.    Radhakrishnan, currently undergoing imprisonment in the case connected with the murder of his former wife, has endorsed the allegation of Saritha that she had paid money to Oommen Chandy. According to Radhakrishnan '35 lakh, arranged by him was handed over to Thomas Kuruvila by Saritha in Delhi as directed by Mr. Chandy. She had informed me about the cash transfer through one Mohandas, he added.

He also iterated the allegation of paying money to former minister KC Venugopal and former MLA PC Vishnunath. He also said the deposition made by Saritha against Venugopal was right. Radhakrishnan has been summoned by the commission for cross examination based on his earlier deposition before the commission. Radhakrishnan made these revelations in reply to questions put to him by counsel of various persons including the former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.