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ED Raids Former Tamil Nadu Minister's Premises in Money Laundering Probe

  • Posted on October 24, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at multiple locations linked to former Tamil Nadu minister R Vaithiyalingam in connection with a money laundering probe. The investigation focuses on his time as housing minister from 2011-2016 and follows a DVAC case accusing him of amassing disproportionate wealth.

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at properties linked to former AIADMK minister and current MLA, R Vaithiyalingam, in connection with a money laundering investigation. The raids took place at his residences in Thanjavur, Chennai, and other locations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The ED’s probe focuses on Vaithiyalingam's tenure as the Tamil Nadu Housing Minister from 2011 to 2016. The searches are part of a broader investigation into alleged financial irregularities during his ministerial term. In addition to the residential raids, ED officials searched the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) for further evidence.

This investigation follows a case filed by Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in September, which accused Vaithiyalingam of accumulating ₹32.47 crore in assets, 1,057.85% higher than his known income during his time as minister. This is the second DVAC case against him related to disproportionate assets.

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R Vaithiyalingam, who was expelled from AIADMK in 2022 for supporting O Panneerselvam (OPS), is currently serving as an MLA for Orathanad constituency. The ED has yet to release an official statement on the ongoing investigation.

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