ED serves notice on Ernakulam Press club
The ED, in a notice served to the secretary of the Press Club, has also sought details of the utilisation of funds received from Mavunkal, who is facing criminal charges. The agency has further asked for the expenses incurred for the family meet organised by the organisation in 2020. In addition to the event-related expenses, the ED has sought the bank account details of the Press Club. Mavunkal and others are also under investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Confirming the receipt of the notice, an office-bearer of the organisation said the club had not received any funds from Mavunkal. He added the Press Club would act on the notice after obtaining a legal opinion.
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