ED Raids Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Properties Amid Allegations of Fraud
Violence erupts as ED raids for Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s houses
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on multiple properties linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, investigating alleged money laundering involving his daughter's company. Protests erupted outside the residences, with CPI(M) leaders claiming political vendetta by the BJP government. The ED reported freezing ₹18.36 crore in accounts during the operation.
- 01The ED raided 10 locations, including Vijayan's residences in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram, as part of a money laundering investigation.
- 02Protests by CPI(M) supporters turned violent, with party workers attacking ED officials' vehicles.
- 03The ED claims to have found evidence of fraudulent transactions and has frozen ₹18.36 crore across 242 accounts.
- 04The investigation centers on payments made by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited to a company run by Vijayan's daughter, Veena T.
- 05Vijayan criticized the BJP for misusing central agencies, while Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala stated the state police was unaware of the raids.
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On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided multiple properties associated with former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, including his homes in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram, as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to his daughter’s company. The raids, which began at 8 am, were met with protests from CPI(M) supporters who accused the BJP-led central government of political vendetta. During the searches, the ED reported discovering incriminating evidence including investments and bank details, leading to the freezing of ₹18.36 crore in 242 accounts. The investigation focuses on payments made by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited to a now-defunct IT firm run by Vijayan's daughter, which allegedly received kickbacks for services not rendered. Vijayan condemned the raids as a misuse of power by the BJP, while Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala remarked that the state police had not been informed about the ED's actions, highlighting the political tensions surrounding the incident.
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The raids and subsequent protests have heightened political tensions in Kerala, impacting public perception of the ruling and opposition parties.
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