Probe Agency ED To Investigate Bribery Allegations Against Pinarayi Vijayan, Daughter
The Enforcement Directorate has sought to investigate former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family over alleged bribery payments from a mining company. The agency claims the funds were routed through his daughter's company as part of a 'monthly payment' scheme.
Why it matters
This represents a significant escalation in a high-profile corruption case involving top-tier political leadership in India.
In a major escalation in the CMRL-Exalogic "monthly payment" case, the Enforcement Directorate has sought action under the Prevention of Corruption Act against former Kerala Chief Minister and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and CPM leader and former minister P A Mohamed Riyas.A part of the communication to the Kerala Police chief, accessed by NDTV, states that the ED has alleged that Pinarayi Vijayan received Rs 3.28 crore as a bribe from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd, or CMRL, through his daughter Veena T while he was Chief Minister.According to the ED document, the agency has described Pinarayi Vijayan as the alleged recipient of the Rs 3.28 crore payment and cited the purported admission of former CMRL CFO and Chief General Manager P Suresh Kumar as part of its case.The agency has further alleged that Mohamed Riyas received bribe funds and was involved in transferring the money…
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