Tamil Nadu Police Freeze 29 Bank Accounts of Former DMK MLA in Bribery Case

Chennai, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : The Central Crime Branch in Chennai has frozen 29 bank accounts belonging to former DMK MLA Muthukumar. This action is part of an ongoing investigation into a bribery case involving over ₹100 crores linked to private schools. Authorities are also examining financial transactions related to former minister Anbil Mahesh and other suspects.

Reports indicate that police have seized ₹4.5 crores from Muthukumar’s accounts. He serves as the state treasurer for an organization representing private schools.

Additionally, investigators have frozen 20 bank accounts associated with another DMK leader, Arasakumar, which reportedly contain ₹4 lakhs. This crackdown is part of a larger inquiry into allegations of significant sums being extorted from private educational institutions.

Anbil Mahesh, who previously held the position of Minister for School Education in the DMK government, has already been arrested and is currently detained at Puzhal Central Jail. Muthukumar had been evading arrest but surrendered to a special court in Chennai on October 28. Following this, the court remanded him to judicial custody until November 12. His current remand period is set to conclude on Thursday, and any extension will require a new court order.

The Central Crime Branch has filed cases against Anbil Mahesh, Arasakumar, and Muthukumar, launching an investigation into their roles in the alleged extortion from private educational institutions.

Freezing the bank accounts marks a significant development in this financial investigation. Authorities are also scrutinizing Anbil Mahesh’s bank accounts, with the potential for further action based on the investigation’s findings. However, there is no confirmed information indicating any prior action against the former minister.

The objective of this financial probe is to ascertain how the funds were transferred and whether the transactions linked to the accused are related to bribery. While the total allegations involve ₹100 crores, the immediate actions against Muthukumar pertain to ₹4.5 crores, and Arasakumar’s frozen accounts reportedly hold ₹4 lakhs.