ED Freezes Funds in CMRL Investigation

5 UPDATES · 7 DAYS · 26 MAY 2026 — 1 JUN 2026

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Latest · 1 Jun 2026

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Enforcement Directorate to maintain the status quo in the CMRL pay-off case pending a ruling on June 5th.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Enforcement Directorate's raids on the homes of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family, along with other locations, in connection with alleged political payoffs from Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to these specific raids. It excludes other actions or investigations by the Enforcement Directorate, Pinarayi Vijayan, or Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited unless they are direct developments of these specific raids.

The full story, from the beginning

26May

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

ED raids former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s houses in CMRL pay-off case

27May

The Hindu

The ED froze ₹18.36 crore in 242 bank accounts as part of an investigation into alleged payoffs related to the CMRL and its management.

The Hindu

ED raids Pinarayi Vijayan's residences in CMRL-Exalogic case

31May

The Hindu

SFI district president Vijay Vimal was arrested for his alleged involvement in the mob attack on ED officials during a raid at Pinarayi Vijayan's residence.

1Jun

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Enforcement Directorate to maintain the status quo in the CMRL pay-off case pending a ruling on June 5th.

Story concluded