VACB to form special investigation teams for separate CMRL-Exalogic probes

The Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) is set to constitute two separate teams to investigate the cases linked to the alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions Private Limited involving Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and former Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas. The investigations will focus separately on the alleged bribery transactions and suspected money laundering.The VACB had registered two cases in connection with the allegations a day ago. The first case, in which Mr. Vijayan is the prime accused and his daughter Ms. Veena, the second accused, concerns the alleged corruption and payments made by CMRL to Exalogic Solutions.The second case relates to suspected hawala transactions, in which former Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas has been named as the first accused and Ms. Veena, his wife, the second accused. The VACB will investigate the alleged movement of funds and examine whether the transactions involved any unlawful financial activities.The VACB is expected to write to the Enforcement Directorate to seek information and relevant materials available with the central agency as part of the investigations. probes. Published - October 13, 2026 07:52 pm IST