NationalSaturday, 19 September 2026·The Hindu - National
Kerala CMRL-Exalogic case: ED report, PMLA Section 66(2) and FIR recommendation
Kerala’s Advocate General reportedly advised FIR registration in the CMRL-Exalogic money-laundering case, citing Section 66(2) of the PMLA, 2002.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Kerala Advocate General advised the State government to act on the Enforcement Directorate’s report in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case and register an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena, P.A. Mohamed Riyas and others.
Key specifics
- The ED report was sent to the State Police Chief last week, seeking further action in the case.
- Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, was invoked for sharing information with the police.
- The report also recommended invoking provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- Sasidharan Kartha, managing director of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL), was named along with his associates.
- The case concerns alleged money laundering linked to the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off matter in Kerala.
Exam lens
Question type: Polity-law and anti-corruption provisions, key facts: PMLA 2002, Section 66(2), Prevention of Corruption Act, ED report, FIR. TNPSC one-liner: identify the statutory provision that allows information-sharing for action by the police.