Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi’s daughter T. Veena seeks postponement of ED questioning in CMRL pay-off case

T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has requested a postponement of her questioning by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a money-laundering case. She cited health reasons for her absence and expressed a willingness to cooperate with the investigation at a later date.
Why it matters
The case involves high-profile political figures in India, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of financial dealings involving political families.
T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is unlikely to appear before the Kochi zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning on Friday (June 12, 2026) in connection with the alleged money-laundering case linked to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) pay-off. She has sought postponement of appearance citing health grounds. The ED may issue a fresh summons for another date. Ms. Veena has reportedly mailed the agency, expressing her willingness to appear later and cooperate with the investigation by submitting relevant documents through her lawyer.
The report presents the facts of the legal summons and the subject's response without inflammatory language.
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