Kerala Police Investigate Kochi Immigration Firm Amid Overseas Recruitment Scam
The Palarivattom police in Kerala are investigating complaints against Kochi-based Amster Overseas and its CEO, Parvathy Maya Shaji, for allegedly cheating clients by promising overseas jobs and receiving payments in foreign bank accounts. Three cases have been registered, and the police plan to submit a report to the Enforcement Directorate for further probe into possible money laundering. Shaji was arrested and later granted bail. The firm has reportedly repaid money to around 100 people, while victims continue to demand refunds.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 28 Sept, 10:35 am. Other outlets followed.
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