Kochi, February 17 – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned actor Jayaram on Tuesday as part of its investigation into the alleged gold heist at Sabarimala, adding another layer to the high-profile case.
Jayaram appeared at the ED's office in Kochi around 11 a.m. and remained there for nearly four hours before leaving around 3 p.m.
Speaking to the media after the interaction, the actor described the proceedings as a "routine matter".
"Please don't think it was an interrogation or anything like that. They just wanted to get information from me, and I told them everything I knew," he said.
Maintaining that the interaction was cordial, Jayaram added: "It was a friendly conversation, as I am a devout follower of Lord Ayyappa, and I, like all other devotees, really want everything to come to light. I am willing to go to any extent for that."
He spoke in his usual style of laughing and smiling while addressing the media.
The ED registered its case based on the controversial Sabarimala gold heist matter, which is already under investigation.
The case revolves around alleged irregularities related to temple gold, with the agency investigating potential financial and money laundering angles arising from the incident.
Jayaram's name had previously surfaced in media reports citing his proximity to the prime accused, Unnikrishnan Potti, who is currently out on bail.
Potti secured statutory bail after remaining in custody for more than 90 days, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT), appointed following directions from the Kerala High Court, failed to file the final charge sheet within the stipulated period.
While the actor has not been named as an accused, his appearance before the ED signals that investigators are examining a wider circle of associations and possible financial trails linked to the case.
The agency has not issued an official statement detailing the scope of its questioning.
With the investigation now expanding into financial scrutiny, the case continues to attract significant public and political attention across Kerala.
