The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money laundering case in Kerala's Sabarimala gold loss case, registering an ECIR under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. This action follows investigations by a state Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has arrested 11-13 individuals, including the temple's chief priest, Kantaru Rajeevaru. The ED's probe aims to trace proceeds of crime and examine potential money laundering, with powers to attach assets. The timing of the ED's intervention has drawn attention amid upcoming state elections.