ED seeks FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan in bribery case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has formally requested the Kerala police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena, and son-in-law Mohammed Riyas in connection with an alleged money laundering case involving the mining firm Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL). The central investigative agency communicated its findings and recommendations to the Kerala Director General of Police on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. According to the ED's report, CMRL allegedly made fraudulent payments totaling Rs 2.78 crore to Veena's IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, under the guise of IT consultancy services. The ED further alleges that Pinarayi Vijayan received Rs 3.28 crore as a bribe through his daughter, with Riyas allegedly assisting in transferring funds to Dubai through associates. These alleged illegal payments were reportedly made during Vijayan's previous term as Chief Minister. The ED's request is based on evidence gathered during its investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).