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K. N. Nehru properties raided by DVAC over alleged tender scams
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted simultaneous searches at 30 locations across Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, Erode, and Tiruppur on Saturday. The raids targeted properties linked to former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader K. N. Nehru and his brother, K. N. Ravichandran.
The investigation stems from alleged large-scale irregularities in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department during Nehru’s tenure. Key allegations include a Rs 888 crore cash-for-jobs scam and contract irregularities involving approximately Rs 1,020 crore. Authorities are also investigating claims that money was collected under the guise of a 'party fund' in connection with government tenders.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had previously flagged these issues, alleging that commissions of 7.5 to 10 percent were collected through the manipulation of contracts for sanitation housing, road works, and other schemes. The DVAC reported seizing 241 documents and electronic evidence during the operation.
K. N. Nehru and DMK leader MK Stalin have characterized the searches as politically motivated attempts by the ruling TVK government to silence the opposition. Nehru stated he would cooperate with the investigation and intends to prove his innocence in court.
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DMK · Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Enforcement Directorate · K. N. Nehru · MK Stalin · Tamil Nadu
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation involves an alleged Rs 888 crore cash-for-jobs scam. english.publictv.in · newsable.asianetnews.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The DVAC conducted searches at 19 locations linked to former minister K. N. Nehru and his brother Ravichandran. bhaskarlive.in · newstodaynet.com · thefederal.com · chennaivision.com · english.publictv.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Enforcement Directorate alleged irregularities involving bribes totaling Rs 634 crore in the appointment of 2,538 engineers and officials. newstodaynet.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Madras High Court directed the DVAC to initiate a probe into the allegations. newstodaynet.com · english.publictv.in
- [● 6 SOURCES] The DVAC conducted searches at 19 locations linked to former DMK minister K. N. Nehru and his brother Ravichandran. bhaskarlive.in · newstodaynet.com · thefederal.com · chennaivision.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Enforcement Directorate alleged irregularities involving contracts worth approximately Rs 1,020 crore. newstodaynet.com · english.publictv.in · thefederal.com · chennaivision.com · www.newindianexpress.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] DMK chief MK Stalin alleged the raids were politically motivated and used as a diversionary tactic by the government. chennaivision.com · english.publictv.in · www.tamilmurasu.com.sg · www.thenewsminute.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Authorities are investigating allegations that money was collected under the guise of a 'party fund' in connection with government contracts. thefederal.com · newstodaynet.com · www.thenewsminute.com