# ED intensifies CMRL-Exalogic probe and seeks FIR > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/enforcement-directorate-investigation-into-cmrl-and-exalogic > Updated: 2026-09-10T20:25:32.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated its money laundering investigation into Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) regarding alleged corporate fraud and bribery. The probe, following Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) findings, targets approximately Rs 182 crore in fictitious cash expenses spanning 15 years. A primary focus remains Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, owned by Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The ED alleges Exalogic received Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL for unrendered IT consultancy services and received Rs 50 lakh in unpaid loans from a company operated by CMRL’s Managing Director. In May, officials reportedly froze approximately Rs 18.36 crore across 242 accounts linked to Exalogic and CMRL directors. The investigation has intensified through multiple raids in Kozhikode, targeting associates of former Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas, including a DTPC destination manager and a DYFI leader. The ED has formally requested the Kerala Police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena Vijayan, and P. A. Mohammed Riyas. The case has fueled significant political tension. P. A. Mohammed Riyas has dismissed the allegations as “blatant lies” and accused the central government of using the ED as a political instrument. He has further claimed the agency attempted to coerce an associate into providing statements against his family. While the CPI has officially distanced itself from the business arrangements, stating politics and business are separate, the Kerala state government has stated it is seeking legal counsel to determine its next course of action, noting it will let the law take its course. ## Claims - 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. (corroborated by 3 sources) - MLA PA Mohamed Riyas alleged that the ED pressured an associate to implicate him, his wife, and Pinarayi Vijayan. (corroborated by 2 sources) - 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. (single source) - The agency has frozen approximately Rs 18.36 crore across nearly 242 accounts during its investigation. (single source) - The Kerala state government is seeking legal advice regarding the Enforcement Directorate's request to register a corruption case. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Enforcement Directorate seeks FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan and family The Enforcement Directorate has sought an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan and his family regarding the CMRL bribery case, prompting allegations of political targeting from CPI(M) leaders. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enforcement-directorate-seeks-fir-against-kerala-cm-pinarayi-vijayan ### 2026-08-20: Enforcement Directorate investigates CMRL for corporate fraud and bribery The Enforcement Directorate is investigating Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited for corporate fraud and bribery, involving alleged fraudulent payments to Veena Vijayan, daughter of Kerala's former CM. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enforcement-directorate-investigates-cmrl-for-corporate-fraud-and-bribery ### 2026-08-18: Enforcement Directorate intensifies CMRL-Exalogic probe with Kozhikode raids The Enforcement Directorate has launched fresh raids in Kozhikode as part of the CMRL-Exalogic probe, targeting associates of former Kerala Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas amid allegations of financial misconduct 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enforcement-directorate-intensifies-cmrl-exalogic-probe-with-kozhikode-raids --- Cite as: ED intensifies CMRL-Exalogic probe and seeks FIR. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/enforcement-directorate-investigation-into-cmrl-and-exalogic