The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has constituted special investigation teams (SITs) to probe the cases registered in connection with the alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions involving Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter, T. Veena, and former Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas.

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

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

Thomson Jose, Inspector General, VACB, will supervise both investigations, official sources stated.