News - ثارت كيرالا بعد تحقيقات إدارة التحقيقات الفيدرالية مع رئيس الوزراء السابق في قضية غسل الأموال المزعومة.

On May 28, 2026, Kerala witnessed a surge in protests following enforcement actions connected to the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) money laundering investigation. This uproar was catalyzed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting searches related to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The investigation is heavily focused on his daughter, Veena Vijayan, and transactions between her company, Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, and CMRL. The charges allege financial misdeeds, suggesting that funds exchanged were devoid of legitimate service provision, prompting a probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Eyewitnesses depicted chaotic scenes across the state, with CPI(M) party affiliates involved in aggressive demonstrations outside Vijayan's residence. The unrest saw agitators launching stones, helmets, and bottles, leading to significant property damage, including the vandalism of an ED vehicle. The retaliation was not confined to Kerala. National CPI(M) figures, led by senior leader M. A. Baby, mobilized in New Delhi, rallying in front of the ED's central office. These nationwide protests underscore accusations that the ED's actions constitute politically motivated harassment, rather than impartial justice. Critics argue that the timing and targeting of the ED's maneuvers align suspiciously with impending state elections, further alleging a misuse of federal agencies to stifle opposition voices. However, the investigation persists, entrenched in scrutinizing financial documents, communication records, and digital traces that may corroborate or refute the allegations of illicit financial intertwining. Throughout this turmoil, Pinarayi Vijayan has not been officially implicated as an active participant in the alleged transactions.