ED conducts searches at Tamil Nadu Minister's properties in bribery case

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-16 05:58:05 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-16 08:44:14

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Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raids at the properties of a Tamil Nadu Minister in a bribery case, in Dindigul. The Minister, I. Periyasamy, and his family members have been under investigation for allegedly accepting bribes.

The raid, which took place early Thursday morning at Minister I. Periyasamy's residence in Dindigul, is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery and corruption involving the Minister and some private companies.

Periyasamy, a prominent member of the ruling party, has been accused of accepting bribes from these companies in exchange for favorable treatment and awards of government contracts.

The ED officers conducted the searches at his daughter's residence in Dindigul, and son's residence in Chennai, simultaneously. The searches are understood to be aimed at gathering evidence related to these allegations.

The case has generated significant interest and publicity in the state of Tamil Nadu, given Periyasamy's position and the seemingly widespread allegations of corruption.

The Opposition has reacted to the raids calling it a "step in the right direction" and a "welcome move".

It is worth mentioning that this is not the first time that the ED has conducted such searches in a high-profile case involving a public figure in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Only time will tell what the outcome of these searches will be, and if they will lead to more arrests or developments in the case.

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