The Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons T. Veena, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged “pay-offs” involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL). Multiple reports say the ED inquiry focuses on financial transactions between CMRL and Veena’s now-defunct IT company, Exalogic Solutions. The ED alleges that CMRL made payments of about ₹2.78 crore for claimed IT consultancy services, but that no services were provided in return. Investigators treat the alleged payments as potential proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Reports also describe procedural developments around Veena’s appearance. The ED issues summons for questioning at its Kochi office on specific dates, requesting she bring relevant documents related to transactions involving Exalogic. One report notes that Veena seeks postponement of an earlier ED questioning date citing health grounds and signals willingness to cooperate by submitting documents through her lawyer. Other reports state she appears for questioning at the ED office as part of the probe and that ED has also asked CMRL leadership and senior officials to appear.
