Pinarayi Vijayan and family named in ED request for FIR

Pinarayi Vijayan Enforcement Directorate CMRL bribery case Exalogic Solutions Kerala politics

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested the Kerala Director General of Police to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas. The request, made under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), follows an investigation into alleged corruption and bribery involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL).

The agency alleges that CMRL made fraudulent payments totaling Rs 2.78 crore to Veena T’s now-defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, under the guise of consultancy services. The ED claims to have evidence, including statements from accused individuals, suggesting that funds were transferred to Dubai. A total of 13 entities have been named in the probe, including various individuals and companies.

Pinarayi Vijayan has dismissed the allegations as a political vendetta, maintaining that his hands are clean. Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that the ED's communication will undergo legal scrutiny before the state government decides on further steps.

Entities

Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd · Enforcement Directorate · Pinarayi Vijayan · V D Satheesan · Veena T

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Pinarayi Vijayan asserted his innocence and characterized the investigation as a political vendetta. newstodaynet.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated the ED's letter will be legally scrutinized before any action is taken. www.deccanchronicle.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The agency alleges funds were transferred to Dubai following bribes taken during Vijayan's tenure as chief minister. newstodaynet.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) allegedly made fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore to Exalogic Solutions for IT consultancy services. newstodaynet.com · www.deccanchronicle.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Enforcement Directorate has written to the Kerala DGP seeking an FIR against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P A Mohammed Riyas. newstodaynet.com · www.deccanchronicle.com

Sources

“Everything has proper accounting, records”: Pinarayi Vijayan defends daughter Veena over CMRL payments [desitalkchicago.com]

5 days ago

Satheesan govt seeks legal opinion on Vigilance probe against Pinarayi [madhyamamonline.com]

4 days ago

ED letter for FIR against Vijayan will be legally scrutinised before taking decision: Keralam CM [www.dtnext.in]

5 days ago

CMRL-Exalogic case: Satheesan govt seeks legal opinion on Vigilance probe against Vijayan, others [www.mangalorean.com]

4 days ago

Pinarayi Vijayan defends daughter Veena, says all payments accounted for [newsable.asianetnews.com]

5 days ago

ED Seeks FIR Against Pinarayi Vijayan, Family - News Today | First with the news [newstodaynet.com]

5 days ago

Kerala govt weighs Vigilance probe before FIR in CMRL-Exalogic case [www.orissapost.com]

4 days ago

ED Letter on FIR Against Pinarayi to Be Legally Scrutinised: CM Satheesan [www.deccanchronicle.com]

5 days ago