Transactions much higher than reported took place? Shocking information in ED’s letter against Pinarayi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Government sources said the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) letter recommending a case against opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the monthly payoff case, contains shocking information. The letter clarified that transactions much higher amount than what has been publicly disclosed had actually taken place. That is why the government decided to conduct a legal examination on it. Senior government sources hint that a case may have to be registered against Pinarayi Vijayan. However, no hasty decision will be taken.

Meantime, Chief Minister V D Satheesan had the other day mentioned that the ED report recommending a case against Pinarayi Vijayan would not be rejected completely. Speaking at the press meet, Satheesan said ED’s recommendation would be examined legally and that necessary action would be taken, adding that there was no political motive behind the decision. He also added that the CPM is trying to justify themselves.

The information in the monthly payoff case cannot be dismissed merely because it was included in the report submitted by the ED. A thorough legal examination will be conducted. The central agency has submitted the letter seeking action under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, along with evidence. The letter, including the evidence handed over by the ED, has been forwarded for legal examination. The letter also reportedly contains matters that are more serious. Since a legal examination is presently underway, it would not be appropriate to disclose further details, the chief minister said. Political parties receive donations from individuals and companies. However, this case is not of that nature. The letter submitted by the ED contains cases that go beyond such political donations, said the chief minister.