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Kerala CM Denounces SFIO Probe Into Daughter as Politically Driven

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects calls for resignation, as ED and Ministry of Corporate Affairs intensify actions against T Veena in alleged payment scandal.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan rejected accusations that the state government gave special favours to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and its officials (PTI)
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter T Veena.

Overview

  • The SFIO is investigating T Veena, daughter of Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, over alleged illegal payments tied to her IT firm Exalogic and mining company CMRL.
  • Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan has dismissed the investigation as politically motivated and stated that it does not affect him or his position.
  • The Enforcement Directorate is reportedly preparing to register a case against T Veena, escalating the legal scrutiny surrounding the alleged ₹2.72 crore payment fraud.
  • The Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs has reportedly approved prosecution proceedings against T Veena in connection with the SFIO probe.
  • Vijayan has accused the media of misrepresenting facts, asserting that the payments were legitimate and that taxes, including GST, were duly paid.