ED to Question Sri Lankan Woman in Jail Over Alleged LTTE Revival Plot

Investigations reveal that the woman was involved in a conspiracy to reactivate the LTTE. Following her information, seven other individuals were also arrested in connection with the case. Subsequently, the case was handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Enforcement Directorate (ED) also registered a money laundering case. Due to Francisca’s imprisonment, the ED’s investigation did not progress rapidly. Now, a Chennai court has granted permission to the ED to interrogate Francisca within the jail premises. The ED has also been allowed to bring laptops, printers, and other necessary electronic equipment into the jail for the investigation. The interrogation will last for two days. The court stated that this is a unique case and that the ED had no other option. The NIA had stated that some individuals were attempting to reactivate the LTTE and were also campaigning for support both within and outside of India. Francisca’s case is one of four such cases registered by the NIA. Currently, Francisca is held in Puzhal Central Jail, Chennai. The ED will question her in the coming weeks and try to ascertain the extent of the network behind the fraudulent identities and financial transactions.