Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 -- CPI (M) Rajya Sabha member AA Rahim has sought Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's urgent intervention and investigation into bribery allegations involving Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Kochi.
In his letter, the Rajya Sabha member urged Nirmala Sitharaman to suspend all the accused officials immediately and take appropriate disciplinary action against those found guilty.
"I am writing to express grave concern over reports of serious bribery allegations involving officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its Kochi unit."
"It has come to light that certain officers are alleged to have demanded and accepted bribes in exchange for diluting or settling ongoing investigations. It is deep...