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**Summary:**

The provided text includes a list of newsletters and features from The Hindu newspaper, as well as a news report about the apparent suicide of Shyju Thachoth, a former branch manager accused of investment fraud related to Kannur Urban Nidhi Limited. He was facing over 50 cases involving crores of rupees. He was found dead at his residence in Chovva Kizhuthalli. Investors allegedly lost over ₹500 crore in the fraudulent scheme.

**News Article:**

**Former Branch Manager Accused of Investment Fraud Found Dead in Kannur**

**Kannur, India – September 6, 2025** – Shyju Thachoth, a former branch manager implicated in multiple investment fraud cases related to Kannur Urban Nidhi Limited, was found dead at his residence in Chovva Kizhuthalli on Saturday. Police have confirmed his death as an apparent suicide.

Thachoth was facing over 50 cases of fraud, totaling crores of rupees, primarily stemming from his time at Kannur Urban Nidhi. Authorities allege that the company owners, K.A. Gafur and Shoukatthali, employed employees like Thachoth to solicit deposits promising a lucrative 12% return. Investors claim they have not received their principal investments or promised interest payments, with estimates indicating that over ₹500 crore was allegedly siphoned off.

While Thachoth had previously been remanded in custody related to the cases, he was later released on bail. His body has been transferred to Kannur District Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

The Kannur Urban Nidhi scandal has left numerous investors financially devastated. The investigation into the alleged fraud continues.

*(If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help. Resources are available through the State’s health helpline 104, Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline of Maithri – 0484-2540530, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre – 0495-2760000 and Direction Interventions System for Health Awareness (DISH)- 1056)*

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