Keralam CM Satheesan flags contradictory remarks by Vijayan, Riyas on ED-seized diary

…of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was initially handed over to the State Police Chief and subsequently forwarded to the Home Secretary. When the Home Secretary sought guidance, the matter was referred for legal counsel. “ The government expects to receive the legal opinion shortly, after which an appropriate decision will be taken in consultation with the Chief Minister. The relevant files and reports have also been submitted to the Advocate General for review,” Mr. Chennithala said. On the controversy surrounding the raid on the Reporter TV office, the Home Minister strongly defended…

…of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was initially handed over to the State Police Chief and subsequently forwarded to the Home Secretary. When the Home Secretary sought guidance, the matter was referred for legal counsel. “ The government expects to receive the legal opinion shortly, after which an appropriate decision will be taken in consultation with the Chief Minister. The relevant files and reports have also been submitted to the Advocate General for review,” Mr. Chennithala said. On the controversy surrounding the raid on the Reporter TV office, the Home Minister strongly defended…

…team and its former captain Lionel Messi for an international, friendly match in Kochi, and obtained search warrants from the court before conducting searches simultaneously at five locations. No journalist mistreated “ The police have confirmed that no journalist was mistreated or intimidated, broadcasting was not disrupted for even a single second, and the entire search was videographed in the presence of independent witnesses to ensure full legal compliance ,” he said. He added that all police actions remained subject to judicial scrutiny and could be legally challenged in court. The Minister also maintained that the government had no role in deciding the course of the…

…team and its former captain Lionel Messi for an international, friendly match in Kochi, and obtained search warrants from the court before conducting searches simultaneously at five locations. No journalist mistreated “ The police have confirmed that no journalist was mistreated or intimidated, broadcasting was not disrupted for even a single second, and the entire search was videographed in the presence of independent witnesses to ensure full legal compliance ,” he said. He added that all police actions remained subject to judicial scrutiny and could be legally challenged in court. The Minister also maintained that the government had no role in deciding the course of the…

…on the alleged admission of Mr. Suresh Kumar. Mr. Kumar later submitted a retraction affidavit to the ED Directorate in Delhi, alleging “illegal and high-handed conduct of the officers of the Kochi office of the ED.” “ I felt intimidated and pressurised during the recording of my statements, ” Mr. Kumar, who has since resigned from CMRL, said in a mail to the company dated May 15, 2024, the same day he submitted the retraction statement to the ED. At a press conference held on September 11, 2026, following…

…on the alleged admission of Mr. Suresh Kumar. Mr. Kumar later submitted a retraction affidavit to the ED Directorate in Delhi, alleging “illegal and high-handed conduct of the officers of the Kochi office of the ED.” “ I felt intimidated and pressurised during the recording of my statements, ” Mr. Kumar, who has since resigned from CMRL, said in a mail to the company dated May 15, 2024, the same day he submitted the retraction statement to the ED. At a press conference held on September 11, 2026, following…

…statement to the ED Directorate in Delhi, alleging “illegal and high-handed conduct of the officers of the Kochi office of the Enforcement Directorate.” The Kochi office had issued him a summons on April 16, 2024. “ I had submitted statements/clarifications on various questions raised by them relating to our company during interrogation at the ED office. I felt intimidated and pressurised during the recording of my statements ,” Mr. Kumar, who has since resigned from CMRL, said in a mail to the company dated May 15, 2024, the same day he submitted the retraction statement to the ED. At a press conference held on September 11, 2026, following…

…Police recommending the registration of a case against Mr. Vijayan, but no action had yet been taken by the government, he told media persons in Kochi on Friday (September 18, 2026). Mr. Chandrasekhar claimed that the public suspected a ‘match-fixing’ between the Congress party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to hush up the case. The United Democratic Front, which came to power highlighting the corruption in the previous Left Democratic Front regime, had to answer why there was a delay in registering a case against Mr. Vijayan, he said. He…

…Police recommending the registration of a case against Mr. Vijayan, but no action had yet been taken by the government, he told media persons in Kochi on Friday (September 18, 2026). Mr. Chandrasekhar claimed that the public suspected a ‘match-fixing’ between the Congress party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to hush up the case. The United Democratic Front, which came to power highlighting the corruption in the previous Left Democratic Front regime, had to answer why there was a delay in registering a case against Mr. Vijayan, he said. He…

…services rendered, citing personal relationships with Mr. Vijayan. In an email to CMRL dated May 15, 2024, Mr. Kartha’s brother N. Ajith alleged that ED officials had forcefully recorded his brother’s statements. “ I would like to inform you that in this connection, I had submitted a retraction affidavit, on behalf of my brother, to the Director, ED Delhi office on May 15, 2024, ” the mail read. On September 7, 2026, the ED sent a detailed report to the State Police Chief seeking registration of a separate FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act and other relevant laws against Mr. Vijayan,…

…services rendered, citing personal relationships with Mr. Vijayan. In an email to CMRL dated May 15, 2024, Mr. Kartha’s brother N. Ajith alleged that ED officials had forcefully recorded his brother’s statements. “ I would like to inform you that in this connection, I had submitted a retraction affidavit, on behalf of my brother, to the Director, ED Delhi office on May 15, 2024, ” the mail read. On September 7, 2026, the ED sent a detailed report to the State Police Chief seeking registration of a separate FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act and other relevant laws against Mr. Vijayan,…

…the notes contained details of financial transactions and claimed they pointed to the transfer of money to Dubai through hawala channels. These are allegations made by the ED and have not been established by a court. " One asked which diary it was and what diary was being referred to, while the other said it contained details about future business ," Satheesan said at a press conference after chairing the weekly Cabinet meeting. Replying to a question on the issue, he said the government was examining the ED's recommendation to register a case against Vijayan and…

…predicate offences with State law enforcement. However, Mr Raj said the rider was that the agency could not insist on the conduct of a prefactory inquiry or registration of a Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA) case. “ The law vests such authority solely with the State government and law enforcement ,” he said. Published - September 16, 2026 02:39 pm IST…