KT Jaleel in ED office; likely to hand over documents against Kunhalikutty

KOCHI: KT Jaleel MLA has reached the office of the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi to give evidence in the case of former minister Ebrahimkunju's alleged laundering of Rs 10 crore in connection with Chandrika daily. Apart from Ebrahimkunju, KT Jaleel had alleged that the then minister PK Kunhalikutty was also involved in the scam. It is alleged that Rs 10 crore was laundered during the time of the note ban.

Jaleel had gone to the ED office the previous day to give a statement against Kunhalikutty in the case. It is learnt that documents containing evidence will be submitted today. Jaleel told reporters that he would clarify the matter after returning from the ED office.

Meanwhile, Jaleel had a meeting with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan this morning. The Chief Minister told Jaleel that the ED probe into the Co-operative Bank was against the party's stand. The CM also asked Jaleel to be careful while making statements.