ED seeks to quiz Vijayan daughter in payoffs case

Kochi: ED's probe into allegations about Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T receiving payoffs from mining company Cochin Minerals & Rutile Ltd (CMRL) has gathered momentum, with the agency moving Ernakulam additional sessions court seeking statements from her and the other accused.

Earlier this month, Serious Fraud Investigation Office operating under ministry of corporate affairs filed a chargesheet, accusing a company owned by Veena of fraudulent transactions . According to the chargesheet, a copy of which ED collected from the court, Veena allegedly received monthly payments from CMRL.

Sources said ED had since filed a fresh petition, seeking copies of all documents related to the case and statements of the accused, including Veena. SFIO has accused Veena's company, Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd , of receiving Rs 2.7 crore from CMRL without providing any legitimate services. tnn