Pinarayi Vijayan
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The Enforcement Directorate has sent a detailed report to the State Police Chief seeking registration of a separate FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and his son-in-law and former Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas in the Exalogic Solutions–Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) case.In a letter issued under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the ED forwarded compiled evidence to the State police and sought registration of a corruption case. According to the agency, Pinarayi Vijayan and Mohamed Riyas emerged as alleged beneficiaries of the transactions investigated in the case.The ED has alleged that ₹3.28 crore was paid to Pinarayi Vijayan through Veena’s now-defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, by CMRL without corresponding legitimate services being rendered. The agency has sought further investigation into the alleged payments and the role of the individuals named in its report.Veena had earlier received notices and summons from the ED in connection with the case. The investigation followed searches during which the agency reportedly seized handwritten diaries and other records relating to financial transactions and alleged fund transfers abroad.Pinarayi Vijayan has rejected the allegations, including the claims relating to hawala transactions, and has described the move to register an FIR as an act of political vendetta targeting his family.CPI(M) leaders have maintained that the allegations will be challenged through legal and political means.The ED initiated its investigation following findings by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into alleged corporate irregularities and payments by CMRL. The SFIO probe had reportedly identified fictitious cash expenses amounting to ₹182 crore over a period of 15 years, which were allegedly used for payments to various individuals.Published on September 8, 2026
