ED Writes to Kerala DGP Seeking FIR Against Ex-CM Vijayan, Daughter, Son-in-Law in CMRL Case
The agency cited evidence from its money-laundering probe, including alleged fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore to Veena’s company.
- On Tuesday, The Enforcement Directorate wrote to the Kerala DGP seeking an FIR against Keralam Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and son-in-law Mohamed Riyas in the CMRL-linked bribery case.
- Investigators allege Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd made fraudulent payments worth Rs 2.78 crore to Veena's now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions under the guise of "IT consultancy services."
- During a June probe at the Thiruvananthapuram residence where Vijayan and Veena lived, officials seized "handwritten" notes containing details of fund transfers to Dubai.
- Vijayan characterized the case as a political vendetta, while Mohamed Riyas and CPI state secretary Govindan vowed to challenge The Enforcement Directorate legally and politically.
- The Enforcement Directorate invoked Section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to share investigative findings with Police, enabling registration of a fresh FIR.
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ED seeks FIR against Pinarayi, Veena and Riyas in CMRL case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has written to the Kerala State Police Chief seeking registration of FIRs against former Kerala Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and her husband and former minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas in connection with the CMRL-Exalogic case. The communication was sent under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), under which the ED can share its fin…
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has tightened its grip on the family of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged bribery and fraudulent payments case related to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) in Thiruvananthapuram. According to government sources, the ED has sent a letter to the Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PM…
ED seeks FIR against ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, daughter in bribery case
The Enforcement Directorate has asked Kerala Police to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena and son-in-law PA Mohammed Riyas in the alleged CMRL-linked bribery case. The move sharpens the money laundering probe as the CPI(M) calls it a political vendetta.
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