ED searches against Empuraan producer Gopalan

Gopalan's company Sree Gopalan Chit and Finance Co. Ltd is being investigated for alleged FEMA violations of ₹1,000 crore with certain NRIs and "unauthorised" transactions related to their business, reported PTI.

The businessman's offices in Kerala and Tamil Nadu were inspected, soon after the film “L2: Empuraan” sparked backlash due to its critique of right-wing politics, and a mention of the Gujarat riots.

Currently searches are taking place at five different premises, including offices in Kochi and Chennai. The ED is also looking into allegations of “cheating” against the company under the prevention of money laundering law.