Karuvannur scam: AC Moideen appears in front of ED

Thrissur: Former Minister and CPM state committee member appeared in front of the enforcement directorate (ED) for interrogation in the Karuvannur bank scam. It should be noted that the veteran communist leader, who is the MLA of Kunnamkulam, had refused to appear in front of the ED during previous two instances. He had cited various inconveniences on those occasions. But Moideen appeared at the Kochi ED office around 9:30 AM without attending the assembly session in Thiruvananthapuram.   

On July 22, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted an inspection at Moideen's residence, during which they froze a fixed deposit of Rs 28 lakh held jointly in the name of Moideen and his wife. Summons were issued following the inspection.

Thrissur corporation councillor Anoop Davis Cada, and Wadakkanchery municipal standing committee chairman PR Aravindakshan were also summoned on Monday.

There are indications that they may be interrogated together. All of them are being questioned in connection with financial dealer Satheesh Kumar. The ED has questioned Madhu Ambalapuram and KA Jijor, close associates of Satheesh Kumar. The ED believes that these persons acted as intermediaries in financial transactions.