Ratheesh, the prime accused in the CBI case, as the Secretary of the Kerala Khadi Board, the Managing Director of Kerala State Rudronics, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Kerala Khadi Workers Welfare Fund Board. "Has the government appointed such a major corruption accused to head three important institutions?" It also alleged that he has continued as Managing Director in public sector undertakings for over 11 years, contrary to the Companies Act, besides lacking the mandatory vigilance clearances. The High Court's observations come amid renewed scrutiny over successive governments allegedly retaining Ratheesh in influential public sector positions despite corruption charges and repeated judicial interventions. The CBI case stems from the alleged Rs 600 crore cashew import scam, in which Ratheesh is the first accused.