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DVAC names DMK leader K N Nehru, brothers in Rs 1,020 cr corruption case

The DVAC registered an FIR naming K N Nehru as prime accused in a corruption case. The case involves Rs 1,020 crore related to tender manipulation and bribe collection. Nehru's brothers and two former legislators are also named in the FIR. The DVAC report alleges illegal gratification was collected as…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

DVAC searches premises linked to ex-DMK minister Nehru, Stalin calls action 'politically motivated'

DVAC officials searched premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu. The action drew criticism from DMK president M K Stalin, who called it politically motivated. Minister R Nirmal Kumar stated the searches were a routine legal procedure based on evidence. The searches relate to alleged…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Panchayat president in Cuddalore district held for corruption

DVAC arrests Manjakuli Panchayat president for demanding bribe, seized incriminating documents, remanded in custody under corruption charges.

The Hindu · May 15, 2024

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Special Tahsildar, police constable arrested while receiving ₹3 lakh as bribe to evict encroachments

Special Tahsildar and police constable caught taking bribe for evicting encroachments in Injambakkam, leading to arrests by DVAC.

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

DVAC searches residence of Town Panchayat EO and officials of Local Fund Audit Department in Cuddalore

DVAC conducts search at Sethiyathope Town Panchayat official's residence, seizes incriminating documents related to corruption case.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

DVAC books principal, associate professor of Ooty Govt. Arts College for taking bribes from students

DVAC investigates bribery case involving college officials for late admissions and branch changes in Udhagamandalam Government Arts College.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Madras High Court permits Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals filed against Stalin, Duraimurugan

Madras High Court allows Tamil Nadu government to withdraw writ appeals against Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister Duraimurugan.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

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Government surveyor in Tiruvannamalai arrested for demanding a bribe from elderly weaver

Surveyor arrested for demanding bribe of ₹20,000 from elderly weaver for patta name change in Tiruvannamalai district.

The Hindu · Mar 12, 2024

Social welfare official arrested in Tiruvannamalai for bribery

Block-level officer arrested for demanding bribe to enroll daughters in Chief Minister's Girl Child Protection Scheme in Tiruvannamalai.

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

CB-CID to dust off criminal appeal pending against ‘Savukku’ Shankar since 2017

CB-CID revives appeal against 'Savukku' Shankar for data theft, seeking High Court permission for appeal hearing.

The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024

Anti-corruption sleuths search former district panchayat ward member’s premises in Kallakurichi

DVAC conducts searches at former District Panchayat ward member's residence in Kallakurichi for disproportionate assets case.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

Former Panruti municipal chairman’s residence searched by anti-corruption sleuths

DVAC conducts searches at former Panruti Municipal Chairman's residence over alleged financial irregularities, investigations ongoing.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024

What is the suo motu case against T.N. Minister I. Periyasamy all about? | Explained

I. Periyasamy case: Justice Venkatesh of Madras High Court revokes acquittal of Minister Periyasamy in corruption case, orders trial completion by July 2024.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Surveyor arrested on graft charges in Tiruvannamalai

DVAC arrests surveyor for demanding bribe in Tiruvannamalai, caught red-handed receiving ₹5,000 for patta land name change.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024

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The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024

High Court reserves verdict in suo motu proceedings against Minister I. Periyasamy

Madras High Court reserves judgement on criminal revision petition against the discharge of Rural Development Minister.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

ED launches searches on promoters of real estate firm in TN

Enforcement Directorate conducts searches on real estate promoters in Chennai for alleged money laundering; bribery case registered.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

DVAC seizes ₹6.25 lakh from Motor Vehicle Inspector in Vellore

DVAC seizes ₹6.25 lakh unaccounted cash from Vehicle Inspector in Vellore; investigation underway.

The Hindu · Dec 27, 2023

ED says attempts on to prevent investigation into high-profile corruption cases in Tamil Nadu

ED has expressed apprehension that attempts were on to prevent the Central agency from conducting investigation into high-profile corruption cases registered in Tamil Nadu.

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The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023

ED registers case against its own officer in Madurai, shifts probe to Delhi

In yet another twist to the escalating tension between the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and the Tamil Nadu police, the Special Task Force (STF) of the ED, Delhi, has registered a case under against Enforcement Officer, Madurai, Ankit Tiwari. Mr. Tiwari who was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and…

The Hindu · Dec 24, 2023

Tamil Nadu police register case against ED officials ‘for preventing DVAC investigators from discharging their duties’

Police register case against ED officials for preventing DVAC investigators from discharging duties.

The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023

Why does T.N. Minister K. Ponmudy face disqualification as a legislator after his conviction? | Explained

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) registered a First Information Report (FIR) against TN Minister K. Ponmudy on September 26, 2011. The charge was that he and his wife P. Visalakshi had amassed ₹1.7 crore disproportionate to their known sources of income.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

ED urges DGP to register case against DVAC sleuths citing Supreme Court ruling

ED requests DGP to register FIR against DVAC officials & unauthorised persons for stealing sensitive documents from ED's Sub-Zonal Office in Madurai.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Madras HC dismisses plea to transfer case against arrested ED officer to CBI

Court dismisses petition seeking transfer of ED bribery case investigation to CBI.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in DVAC appeal against Madras HC ruling out fresh inquiry against former CM Palaniswami. CM Stalin donates one-month salary to CMPRF for relief efforts in Cyclone Michaung-affected areas. Three fishermen from Kodiyakkarai allegedly attacked by Sri Lankan Navy.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Highway tender scam | Supreme Court dismisses Tamil Nadu DVAC plea on fresh inquiry into allegations against Edappadi Palaniswami

Highway Tender Scam: The Supreme Court on December 8 refused to intervene in an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu Director of Vigilance and Corruption (DVAC) against a Madras High Court decision to rule out a fresh inquiry against former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami in connection with an alleged State Highway…

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