CMRL-PMLA case: ED alleges Pinarayi received Rs 3.28 Cr in kickbacks, seeks FIR
ED says several documents recovered in raids; links hawala transactions worth crores of rupees to Pinarayi’s daughter Veena
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now seeking to take legal action against former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his son-in-law, former tourism and PWD minister PA Mohammed Riyas, in the CMRL-PMLA case, according to Malayalam media reports.
ED writes to DGP
In an unusual move, the ED has reportedly asked the Keralam State Police chief to register a case against Pinarayi, his daughter T Veena and son-in-law Riyas under the Prevention of Corruption Act in connection with the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) payoff controversy.
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The ED had alleged that Pinarayi received Rs 3.28 crore as bribe through his daughter Veena T from the CMRL.
The agency has submitted a detailed report to the Director General of Police under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, enclosing the evidence it has collected during its investigation. The ED has also sought registration of an FIR based on the materials which it claims are evidence.
Earlier raids
The ED had earlier conducted searches at several locations across Keralam, including Pinarayi’s residence and the homes and office of people close to Riyas. The agency had said that several documents were recovered during these searches.
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The ED had also alleged that transactions worth crores of rupees were routed through ‘hawala’ channels. It reportedly said details of these transactions were found in handwritten notes maintained by Veena.
The latest request to include Pinarayi and Riyas in the case comes against this backdrop.