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Kerala CM’s son‑in‑law accuses ED of fabricating money‑laundering case
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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The son‑in‑law of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has publicly criticised the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that the money‑laundering investigation against him is baseless and fabricated.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's son‑in‑law has taken to the media to denounce the Enforcement Directorate (ED), claiming that the agency's money‑laundering case against him is fabricated. He asserted that the allegations lack any factual basis and are part of a larger attempt to tarnish his family’s reputation.
The ED, which investigates financial crimes, had earlier opened a probe into alleged money‑laundering activities linked to the son‑in‑law, though details of the investigation have not been disclosed publicly. In response, the relative described the inquiry as a "politically motivated" exercise aimed at creating a narrative of corruption.
No official comment from the ED has been released at the time of reporting, and the case remains under investigation. The statement adds another layer to the ongoing tension between political figures in Kerala and federal investigative agencies.
The son‑in‑law’s remarks were made without providing documentary evidence, and legal experts note that any claim of fabrication would need to be substantiated in court. The matter is expected to draw further attention as the investigation proceeds.
Stakeholders, including opposition parties, have called for transparency, urging the ED to disclose the basis of its allegations while respecting the due‑process rights of the accused.
The ED, which investigates financial crimes, had earlier opened a probe into alleged money‑laundering activities linked to the son‑in‑law, though details of the investigation have not been disclosed publicly. In response, the relative described the inquiry as a "politically motivated" exercise aimed at creating a narrative of corruption.
No official comment from the ED has been released at the time of reporting, and the case remains under investigation. The statement adds another layer to the ongoing tension between political figures in Kerala and federal investigative agencies.
The son‑in‑law’s remarks were made without providing documentary evidence, and legal experts note that any claim of fabrication would need to be substantiated in court. The matter is expected to draw further attention as the investigation proceeds.
Stakeholders, including opposition parties, have called for transparency, urging the ED to disclose the basis of its allegations while respecting the due‑process rights of the accused.