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Mohamed Riyas Promises Legal Battle Against ED Charges in CMRL Pay‑Off Case
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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CPI(M) leader Mohamed Riyas, son‑in‑law of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has pledged to fight the Enforcement Directorate’s charges in the CMRL pay‑off case.
Mohamed Riyas, a senior CPI(M) leader and son‑in‑law of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has publicly declared that he will contest the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) charges in the CMRL pay‑off case.
The case, which involves allegations of a ₹1.5‑billion pay‑off to the Kerala Metro Rail Corporation Limited (CMRL) board, has seen the ED file charges against Riyas and other officials. The prosecution claims that the payment was made to secure a contract for the metro rail project.
In a statement released by his office, Riyas said he was “fully innocent” and would “legally fight” the accusations. He added that the charges were politically motivated and that he would seek a judicial review.
The development comes as the case continues to attract public and political scrutiny. Riyas’s legal team has indicated that they will file a plea for bail and challenge the ED’s evidence in court.
The case, which involves allegations of a ₹1.5‑billion pay‑off to the Kerala Metro Rail Corporation Limited (CMRL) board, has seen the ED file charges against Riyas and other officials. The prosecution claims that the payment was made to secure a contract for the metro rail project.
In a statement released by his office, Riyas said he was “fully innocent” and would “legally fight” the accusations. He added that the charges were politically motivated and that he would seek a judicial review.
The development comes as the case continues to attract public and political scrutiny. Riyas’s legal team has indicated that they will file a plea for bail and challenge the ED’s evidence in court.