Bizzare file situation
Hiya got a weird situation.I have a Linux Redhat Enterprise 3.0 Server with Cpanel. Everything is up to date

I have files in a public_ftp folder which i allow anon users to download.
Recently I deleted all the files in the public_ftp folder but they still show when i log in anonymously.
If i log in with my user account the directory is empty.
If i use root access using SSH and check the folder its empty.
If I log into CPanel and use its file manager the folder is empty.
Its only when i log in anonymously that the folder shows the files still there. Furthermore i can still download them. I have tried adding files to the public_ftp folder but they refuse to show up.
I really don't understand whats going on

I've even checked the ip addresses to make sure i am access the right server. I have also restarted proftpd.
Any help would be welcome.