- The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting a high-stakes money laundering probe into Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, linking the company to Pinarayi Vijayan and alleged political agendas.
- The high court granted permission to probe alleged financial transactions involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, leading to corporate office searches in Bengaluru on May 27, 2026.
- The Enforcement Directorate is investigating alleged financial irregularities involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd., including payments for non-existent services.
CMRL booked fictitious expenses for payments to T. Veena, with funds allegedly transferred to Dubai via hawala channels, under ED investigation.
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Updated Aug 19
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What happened
CMRL booked fictitious expenses for payments to T. Veena, with funds allegedly transferred to Dubai via hawala channels, under ED investigation.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Allegations of bribery in the CMRL-Exalogic case involving Pinarayi Vijayan and T. Veena.Sub-event
- CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan addressed the press regarding alleged fund diversions linked to a Dubai business unit.Sub-event
ED is investigating CMRL corporate fraud, involving fictitious expenses and funds routed to Dubai.1 source
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The entities involved
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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited
company
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Dubai
most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai
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T. Veena
Indian entomologist
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- CMRL made payments to a company owned by T. Veena, which is based in the state of Kerala.
- The Enforcement Directorate is investigating P.A. Mohammed Riyas for alleged financial impropriety involving funds intended for a company in Dubai.