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R. Veeramani POCSO investigation intensifies in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered an intensified investigation into a POCSO case involving 84-year-old Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani. The probe follows reports that nine additional minor girls have come forward to allege sexual abuse by the businessman.
Authorities have arrested several individuals, including Veeramani, his associates Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan, and a former employee named Ganesan. Ganesan was apprehended for allegedly possessing a video of the abuse on his mobile phone and failing to report it to the police.
The investigation has expanded to include allegations of a massive cover-up. Investigators are probing claims that up to ₹70 crore was used to bribe police officers and politicians to suppress the case during the previous DMK administration. A special police team has been formed to examine these bribery allegations and trace financial transactions linked to the suppression efforts.
The case has become a significant political flashpoint in Tamil Nadu, with the ruling TVK and the opposition DMK exchanging accusations regarding the handling of the investigation and previous attempts to close the case due to insufficient evidence.
Entities
C Joseph Vijay · C. Joseph Vijay · Central Crime Branch · Chennai · Chennai Police · Gem Granites · Greater Chennai Police · Madras High Court · Puzhal prison · R Veeramani · R. Veeramani · Tamil Nadu
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A pen drive containing CCTV footage from 2019, allegedly showing the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl by R. Veeramani, was submitted to the Chennai Police Commissioner's office on October 6, 2025. www.hindutamil.in
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Special POCSO Court rejected a police report that had attempted to close the case in February 2026 due to the inability to identify the victim. www.hindutamil.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The settlement funds were reportedly transferred to the bank account of Veeramani’s assistant, Ganesan, after selling assets worth approximately ₹100 crore on ECR.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately ₹70 crore was allegedly paid as a settlement to police officers, politicians, and influential figures to protect Gem Granites owner R. Veeramani. www.malaimurasu.com · thecommunemag.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The abuse allegedly took place at the residence or bungalow of Mahendra Simkan, the manager of Gem Software Solutions. www.hindutamil.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] R. Veeramani has been arrested in connection with a POCSO case. desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · kalingatv.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Central Crime Branch (CCB) Wing of Chennai Police arrested Ganesan, a former employee of Gem Granites, after recovering a video allegedly involving a minor from his mobile phone. thefederal.com · www.malaimurasu.com · thecommunemag.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Investigators are probing allegations that Veeramani spent up to ₹70 crore to suppress the case. thecommunemag.com · www.malaimurasu.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Former employee Ganesan was arrested for allegedly possessing a video of the abuse on his phone and failing to report it to police. thecommunemag.com · www.newindianexpress.com · www.news18.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] R. Veeramani was arrested on August 29. desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A special police team has been formed to investigate allegations of bribery used to cover up the case during the previous DMK administration. www.deccanchronicle.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nine additional minor girls have provided statements alleging sexual abuse by the businessman. desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · kalingatv.com