TN: DVAC Conducts Searches at 6 Locations in Karur, Linked to Senthil Balaji's Associates
DVAC officials searched six premises and examined company records as part of a probe into alleged TASMAC liquor procurement and supply irregularities.
- On Wednesday, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials launched simultaneous searches at six locations in Karur, Tamil Nadu, linked to former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji and his associates.
- The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities regarding the sales and supply of Indian-Made Foreign Liquor at TASMAC outlets during the previous DMK regime.
- Officials searched the residence of a DMK union secretary, the former minister's personal assistant, and private liquor manufacturing units including KALS Distilleries Pvt. Ltd. and Golden Vats Private Limited.
- Teams scrutinized production documents and purchase registers to verify manufacturing and supply details, though officials have not yet revealed specific findings or confirmed whether any documents or materials were seized.
- The searches occur shortly after the Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to Senthilbalaji and his brother, Ashok Kumar, regarding an alleged Rs 35-crore bribery case involving a TVK MLA.
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LatestlyTN: DVAC conducts searches at 6 locations in Karur, linked to Senthil Balaji's associates
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Wednesday morning launched simultaneous searches at six locations in Karur district in connection with close associates of former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji.
DVAC raids residences of former DMK minister Senthil Balaji, aides in Tamil Nadu's Karur
DVAC initiated raids at V Senthil Balaji's Karur residence and associated locations. Searches commenced early Wednesday morning at multiple properties linked to his confidantes. These raids are reportedly connected to an alleged poaching attempt involving a TVK MLA. Police have arrested fourteen individuals in connection with this conspiracy case. Investigations continue into the former minister's alleged involvement in the plot.
Senthil Balaji Raid: Anti-corruption police have conducted surprise raids at five locations, including the Karur residence of former Minister Senthil Balaji and the homes and offices of his close associates.
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