YouTuber Maridhas Arrested for Videos Defaming TVK Government
Police said a suo motu cyber crime case was filed after a series of videos criticized Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and state ministers.
- On Monday, Chennai City Police detained YouTuber Maridhas Malaichamy at his Madurai residence for allegedly posting videos critical of the TVK government and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.
- The Cyber Crime Wing registered a suo motu case against the YouTuber following continuous online allegations and critical commentary targeting the state government's functioning.
- Known for right-wing political commentary on his channel 'Maridhas Answers,' Maridhas previously faced arrest under the DMK administration, though he was subsequently released on bail.
- Officers from the special Cyber Crime team conducted the operation at his Surya Nagar home with assistance from Madurai City Police, transporting the YouTuber to Chennai for interrogation.
- Since TVK's rise to power under Chief Minister Vijay, the YouTuber resumed his criticism of the administration; the investigation remains ongoing with authorities yet to disclose specific charges.
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