Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan denies family link to hawala case amid ED probe

Published Aug 22, 01:05 PM UTC

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.