VACB constitutes SIT for CMRL-Exalogic corruption cases

Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has set up Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to probe the cases registered in connection with alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions involving Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and former PA Minister Mohamed Riyas.

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EN Suresh, Inspector of Police, Special Investigation Unit-II, will lead the investigation in the case in which Mr. Vijayan is the main accused. Balakrishnan, Superintendent of Police, Special Cell, Kozhikode, will lead the investigation in the second case, in which Mr. Riyas is the first accused.

Both cases were registered according to the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Ms. Veena is the second accused in both the cases.

Thomson Jose, Inspector General, VACB, will oversee both investigations, official sources said.

Published – 14 Oct 2026 19:07 IST