India, May 27 -- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at multiple locations in Kerala, including the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, as part of its investigation into the CMRL money laundering case.

Officials said raids were conducted at around 10 premises across the state, including Vijayan's rented residence in Thiruvananthapuram and the home of his son-in-law, P A Mohamed Riyas, in Kozhikode. Security personnel were deployed outside the residence as searches continued.

According to officials, the case is linked to allegations involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) and payments made to an IT firm owned by Veena T, daughter of the former Chief Minister. The ED has alleged ...