ED uncovers handwritten notes detailing Dubai fund transfers in CMRL case

The Enforcement Directorate has claimed recovery of handwritten notes during searches that purportedly contain details of fund transfers to Dubai, according to statements made by the agency. The documents were recovered during operations conducted on May 27, 2026, across premises associated with an individual named Veena and promoters of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), the ED stated.

According to the agency, the recovered notes include references to names of persons involved in transactions, amounts handled, and expenditures incurred alongside details of the Dubai transfers. The ED has suggested these documents could form part of evidence in its ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities.

The searches represent an intensification of the ED's probe into financial dealings connected to CMRL. The agency has not disclosed the specific amounts mentioned in the notes or full details of the alleged transactions at this stage.

The development comes as authorities continue examining documents recovered during the operations. The ED typically relies on such physical evidence alongside digital and testimonial records in building cases related to suspected money laundering or financial violations.