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Keralam CM to Legally Scrutinize ED's FIR Request Against Vijayan in Bribery Case
- •Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced that the ED's letter requesting an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and son-in-law in the CMRL bribery case will undergo legal scrutiny.
- •The ED's request, made under Section 66(2) of PMLA, seeks an FIR based on allegations of fraudulent payments from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) to Vijayan's daughter's company, Exalogic Solutions.
- •Satheesan emphasized that the decision will be taken in accordance with the law, stating that the seriousness of the allegations cannot be dismissed simply because the ED sent the letter.
- •He clarified that financial contributions to political parties differ from the specific allegations in the ED case, which involve more than just receipt of money from CMRL.
- •The CM also criticized CPI(M)'s response to the ED's actions, contrasting it with Congress's cooperation during ED questioning of Rahul and Sonia Gandhi, while still criticizing the politics behind such moves.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sent a letter to the Keralam DGP seeking registration of an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T, and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas in connection with the alleged CMRL bribery case. This request was based on "evidence" gathered during its probe and searches conducted under the PMLA, alleging fraudulent payments from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) to Veena's company, Exalogic Solutions.
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that the ED's letter will be legally scrutinized before a decision is made, emphasizing that "law will take its own course" and there is "no politics in it".
The ED alleges that Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) made fraudulent payments of Rs 2.78 crore to Veena T's now-defunct company, Exalogic Solutions, under the guise of "IT consultancy services". The ED conducted searches at premises linked to Veena and questioned her in June 2026.
