The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Chennai Police conducted searches at four places linked to the relatives of Muthukumar, an absconding accused in a case of alleged fraud in granting recognition to a private school. In the operation conducted in Kallakurichi district on Saturday, searches were conducted at the houses of Muthukumar’s relatives Saravanan and Ramesh, as well as the house and shop of Gokulakrishnan. Officials said that during this action, 30 documents including records related to the bank were seized.
A firm named ‘Global 360 Degree’ was running
According to a press release issued in this regard, Muthukumar ran a firm named ‘Global 360 Degree’ in T. Nagar, Chennai. It is alleged that he took money from the private school management by falsely promising to get government recognition from the Tamil Nadu School Education Department.
Three accused have already been arrested
CCB investigation revealed that Muthukumar’s relative Saravanan was his associate in these financial transactions. The CCB registered the case after a complaint was lodged with the Police Commissioner. Three accused in the case – B.T. Arsakumar, Suresh and Raja have already been arrested.
Search conducted at former minister’s house also
Based on the evidence collected so far under the ongoing investigation, action has also been initiated against former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi under the Prevention of Corruption Act. On September 16, the CCB had conducted searches at nine places linked to the former minister and his associates in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. (with language input)
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