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Enforcement Directorate seeks FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan and family
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally requested the Kerala Police to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and his son-in-law PA Mohamed Riyas. The request is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions, a now-defunct company owned by Veena Vijayan.
The agency alleges that CMRL made fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic Solutions. During previous searches, the ED reported freezing approximately Rs 18.36 crore across 242 accounts and recovering various digital and financial records.
In response, MLA PA Mohamed Riyas has accused the ED of conducting a politically motivated investigation and using pressure tactics to implicate his family. He claimed the agency attempted to coerce an associate into providing statements against them. Meanwhile, the Kerala state government has stated it is seeking legal counsel to determine its next course of action regarding the ED's request, with officials noting they will let the law take its course.
Entities
Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited · Enforcement Directorate · Mohamed Riyas · PA Mohamed Riyas · Pinarayi Vijayan · Veena Vijayan
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) allegedly made fraudulent payments totaling Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic Solutions, a company formerly owned by Veena Vijayan. english.mathrubhumi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Enforcement Directorate has requested the registration of an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and his son-in-law PA Mohamed Riyas. desitalkchicago.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] MLA PA Mohamed Riyas alleged that the ED pressured an associate to implicate him, his wife, and Pinarayi Vijayan. desitalkchicago.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Kerala state government is seeking legal advice regarding the Enforcement Directorate's request to register a corruption case. english.mathrubhumi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The agency has frozen approximately Rs 18.36 crore across nearly 242 accounts during its investigation. newsable.asianetnews.com