Governor comes in for intense criticism in Assembly Legislators criticize Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for disrespecting the Assembly and sabotaging the progress of the State. The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
Karuvannur Service Co-operative Bank scam | Depositors in dire straits The multi-crore loan scam at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank in Kerala’s Thrissur district may have a ripple effect on other institutions working with community-owned and controlled assets, finds Mini Muringatheri The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Karuvannur bank scam casts Thrissur LS constituency at the centre of a high-stakes CPI(M)-BJP political battle In Thrissur, the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam has become a major political issue ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. BJP's Suresh Gopi has increased the party's vote share in the district, and CPI(M) is on the offensive, accusing BJP of using ED to further Gopi's candidacy. BJP's K. Surendran… The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023
ED is on election campaign for Suresh Gopi in Thrissur: A.C. Moideen ED paving way for BJP's Suresh Gopi in Thrissur: CPI(M) leader Moideen alleges ED on election campaign for BJP, submitting fake allegations in court. Secretary of bank threatened to give fake statement. ED taking records from banks to stop functioning of co-operative banks, spreading rumours of money laundering. The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023
ED questions CPI(M) leader M.K. Kannan in connection with Karuvannur bank scam ED interrogates CPI(M) leader K.K. Kannan in Karuvannur bank fraud case. Suspects bogus loans issued from Thrissur Service Cooperative Bank. ED had earlier arrested two persons, questioned former State Minister A.C. Moideen. CPI(M) leaders face allegations of financial frauds, CM assures safety of deposits. ED accused of coercion, torture &… The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
Mass protests will be organised against attack on CPI(M) using ED: M.V. Govindan Mass protests will be organised to resist the attack on the CPI(M) using the Enforcement Directorate (ED), CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan has said. The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023
BJP-CPI(M) pact delays Moideen’s arrest, alleges Thrissur DCC president Jose Vallur alleges arrest of former Minister & Kunnamkulam MLA A.C. Moideen delayed due to understanding between CPI(M) & BJP. ED conducted raid in connection with Karuvannur loan scam. Vallur claims CPI(M) leaders laundered black money through Satheesh Kumar's account. Congress to lead 'save cooperative sector' protest to cleanse sector… The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023
Karuvannur bank fraud case may pose fresh challenges to CPI(M), Kerala govt. CPI(M) faces difficult times as ED set to interrogate leader A.C. Moideen in Karuvannur Cooperative Bank fraud case. ED hints at involvement of more party leaders in ₹350-crore scam. Former MP, MLA, councillors & police officers suspected to be beneficiaries. Opposition to use developments to corner govt & party in… The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023
Moideen asked to appear before ED on Monday ED issues fresh notice to former Minister A.C Moideen to appear at its Kochi office for interrogation in connection with the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam. ED had earlier sought his presence on Aug 31 & had raided his house & frozen his bank accounts & FDs. Investigation agency had questioned… The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
Top Kerala news developments today Important developments from Kerala to watch out for today The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023
A.C. Moideen fails to turn up before ED Former Minister A.C. Moideen chose not to appear before ED for questioning in connection with alleged loan scam at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank. He sought more time citing inconvenience and other engagements. ED issued notice to Moideen and froze two bank accounts with ₹30 lakh. ED questioned key accused Biju… The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023
Playing the victim won’t help CPI(M), says Muraleedharan Muraleedharan accuses CPI(M) of mocking public by supporting accused in ₹150cr Karuvannur Service Co-op Bank scam. Congress protests, CPI(M) claims slander campaign. Muraleedharan says ED's action is to protect investors who were driven to suicide due to scam. Investigating agencies must intervene in people's issues. The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023
ED to question Moideen, 3 others in Karuvannur bank loan scam ED to question former Minister A.C. Moideen in connection with ₹150 cr Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank loan scam. Notice issued to Moideen, 3 alleged benamis to appear before ED on Aug 31. 22-hr raid conducted at Moideen's residence. Bank deposits & fixed deposits of Moideen & wife frozen to tune… The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023
CPI(M) sees Congress, BJP, ED nexus in anti-government slander campaign Congress turned to the BJP after its sympathy kinship politics failed in Puthupally: Govindan The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 ED raid on Moideen’s house a political conspiracy: CPI(M) district secretariat CPI(M) district secretariat calls for rallies/meetings on Aug 25 to protest alleged political conspiracy/canards spread by BJP-Congress nexus. ED's 22-hr raid at former Minister/MLA's office/residence seen as political shadow war. ED asked for confirmation of bank docs of family members. ED must prove allegations.
The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023 ED freezes Moideen’s bank accounts The Enforcement Directorate (ED) that raided the residence and office of former Minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA A.C. Moideen in connection with the multi-crore loan scam at Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank took steps to freeze his two bank accounts on Wednesday. It is reported that these accounts have…
The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023 CPI(M) sees Congress-BJP-corporate media plot to tarnish party leaders, govt. CPI(M) senses plot by Central agencies, right-wing forces, corporate media to cast LDF govt in bad light ahead of Puthupally bypoll. It defends Moideen, CM, Speaker against personalised attacks. CPI(M) confident of weathering campaign, citing its victory in 2021 Assembly polls. Congress, BJP undeterred, continue to accuse govt.
The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023 Moideen, benamis siphoned off ₹29 cr. in Karuvannur bank scam, alleges Anil Akkara Levelling serious allegations against former Minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA A.C. Moideen, Congress leader and former MLA Anil Akkara on Wednesday alleged that Mr. Moideen and his benamis had swindled off ₹29 crore in the multi-crore Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank loan scam.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Highly politicised public indictments and high-decibel verbal dares make Kerala politics combative White hot rhetoric centred on tit-for-tat allegations of ethical breakdowns appears to render Kerala politics increasingly combative.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Karuvannur bank scam: ED conducts raid at A.C. Moideen’s house ED raids ex-minister A.C. Moideen's residence in connection with Karuvannur loan scam. Raid part of investigation into bogus loans sanctioned to non-member benamis. Simultaneous raids at residences of two persons with functional transactions with accused. Father of accused demands investigation into involvement of CPI(M) leaders.