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CMRL's MD, S N Sasidharan Kartha, submitted a retraction affidavit alleging intimidation and forced statement recording by the ED due to his ill health.
Two CMRL officials retracted statements made to the ED in 2024, claiming they were obtained under pressure. Their retractions, submitted to the ED in New Delhi, surfaced after the agency cited these statements in a report concerning alleged corruption.
The Enforcement Directorate alleges a ₹1.2 crore hawala transaction to Dubai, facilitated by PA Mohammed Riyas's associate K Waris, with WhatsApp evidence including currency serial numbers and conversion calculations.
The CPM leadership staunchly defended Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and Mohammed Riyas against ED allegations, labelling the probe a politically motivated 'witch-hunt' and vowing legal and political resistance.
A legal opinion on an Enforcement Directorate report seeking an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, and son-in-law is expected within two days, focusing on corruption and money laundering charges.
A friend of an MLA retracted his statement to the ED, claiming threats against his daughter, denying illicit money transfers instructed by the politician, while the ED alleges the MLA amassed and transferred funds.
In a 25-page letter to state police chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar, the ED has detailed financial transactions from 2024–25, along with evidence, statements and documents.
The ED has registered a case against 27 individuals, including CPM and SFI activists, for attacking its officials during a search related to the CMRL pay-off investigation at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence.
The Chief Minister stated a decision on the ED's letter would follow legal scrutiny, hinting at graver irregularities than publicly known, and distinguishing it from other corruption allegations.
The ED recommended a corruption probe against a Chief Minister, alleging bribe money was received via his daughter's firm, legally requiring the agency to inform state police of potential violations.
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