ED Raids Kerala in CMRL Money Laundering Case Involving Ex-CM Vijayan’s Daughter
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Kozhikode and other Kerala locations, investigating alleged financial transactions between Exalogic Solutions, owned by T. Veena (daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan), and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL). The ED seized handwritten notes detailing ₹85 lakh transfers to Dubai and froze ₹18.36 crore in 242 accounts. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) found ₹182 crore in fictitious expenses over 15 years, including ₹2.78 crore paid to Veena’s firm. Vijayan denies allegations, calling them politically motivated.
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Pinarayi Vijayan denies family hawala link amid ED probe
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has publicly denied any involvement of his family in a hawala (illegal money transfer) case, stating 'My hands are clean.' The denial comes amid an ongoing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into alleged financial irregularities. Vijayan asserted that the allegations are politically motivated and that he has no connection to the transactions under scrutiny. The ED probe has focused on links between his family members and certain financial dealings, which Vijayan categorically rejected. The case has become a major political issue in Kerala, with opposition parties demanding accountability. Vijayan maintained his innocence and criticized the investigation as a tool of political vendetta.
Pinarayi Vijayan Rejects Hawala Allegations, Claims Family Being Targeted
Leader of the Opposition in the Keralam Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, strongly rejected allegations of hawala dealings involving himself, his daughter T. Veena, or any family member. Responding to questions in Thrissur on August 22, 2026, about an Enforcement Directorate (ED) money laundering investigation, Vijayan asserted his hands are clean and will remain clean. He stated that his daughter has cooperated with the ED probe and will continue to provide any information sought. Vijayan alleged that Veena is being targeted because she is his daughter, and questioned the ED's decision to issue a press release on the case. He also noted that the amount under discussion is not particularly large and that his daughter is not a very rich person.
BJP demands Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation as Kerala Opposition Leader over ED findings in CMRL case
The BJP has demanded the resignation of Pinarayi Vijayan as Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly following fresh revelations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the CMRL money laundering case involving his daughter T. Veena. BJP state vice president Shone George alleged that corruption linked to Vijayan spans 30 years, from his tenure as Electricity Minister in 1996 to the present. The ED claimed to have seized handwritten notes from Veena's premises detailing fund transfers to Dubai, and a SIM card obtained under another name. George accused Veena's companies of being fronts to conceal Vijayan's corruption, with money sent from India to the Gulf and then to the US. He also alleged smuggling of thorium from Kerala, calling it a national security issue. George denied contacting ED officials, asserting his credibility. The ED's investigation involves the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) case.
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ED seizes T. Veena's handwritten notes on fund transfers to Dubai
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized handwritten notes belonging to T. Veena, daughter of Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan, detailing transfers of ₹85 lakh to Dubai. The notes contain names of persons, amounts handled, and expenditures. The documents were recovered during searches on May 27, 2026, at premises linked to Veena and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) promoters. The ED alleges Veena received money from CMRL without providing services, and that she handled amounts beyond her known income sources. The investigation follows SFIO findings of ₹182 crore in fictitious expenses by CMRL over 15 years, including ₹2.78 crore paid to Veena's defunct company Exalogic Solutions. Kerala's Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph called the evidence 'extremely serious' and demanded a response from the CPI(M).
ED Raids Kozhikode in CMRL Pay-off Case Involving Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Daughter
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at eight locations in Kozhikode, Kerala, as part of the investigation into alleged financial transactions between Exalogic Solutions, a defunct firm owned by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter T. Veena, and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL). These raids follow searches on May 27, 2026, at Vijayan's rented house in Thiruvananthapuram, his ancestral home in Kannur, and the residence of former minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas. The ED previously froze ₹18.36 crore in 242 accounts. The Kerala High Court upheld the validity of PMLA investigations. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has filed a prosecution complaint alleging corporate fraud, including fictitious cash expenses of ₹182 crore over 15 years and fraudulent payments of ₹2.78 crore to Veena's company under the guise of IT consultancy services.