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Corruption investigation into K N Nehru in Tamil Nadu
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The Madras High Court dismissed a review petition by former Tamil Nadu Minister K N Nehru, upholding a February 2026 order that directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to register a criminal case against him. The case originated from information shared by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding potential offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Following the court's directive, a Madras High Court decision on October 26, the DVAC conducted extensive searches on October 29 at more than 20 premises approximately 25 locations across Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These raids targeted Nehru’s residence in Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirappalli, as well as properties in Chennai belonging to his brother, K.N. Ravichandran, and other regions linked to Nehru. relatives. The investigation focuses on alleged irregularities in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department during his tenure, including a suspected Nehru’s tenure. Central to the probe is an alleged ₹634-crore ‘cash-for-jobs scam’ involving the recruitment of 2,538 officials, including engineers. The ED has alleged that candidates were required to pay between ₹25 lakh and contract allocation irregularities. ₹35 lakh for government appointments. Officials are also examining records related to claims of an Rs 888 crore recruitment scam and irregularities regarding departmental contracts worth approximately Rs 1,020 ₹1,020 crore. While DMK party members leaders, including MK Stalin, have protested criticized the searches, alleging they are politically motivated, investigation, labeling the DVAC continues to investigate financial records actions as ‘Vettri Vendetta Politics’ and accusing the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of targeting former DMK officials to identify involvement in illegal transactions. divert public attention.
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