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Private School Permit Scam: Police Raid Absconding Muthukumar's Relatives' Homes!
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News18•27-09-2026, 17:37
Private School Permit Scam: Police Raid Absconding Muthukumar's Relatives' Homes!
- •Police conducted searches at the homes of absconding Muthukumar's relatives in a case of defrauding private school administrators by promising government permits.
- •A case was registered by the Chennai Central Crime Branch based on a complaint filed with the Chennai Metropolitan Police Commissioner.
- •Action was initiated against former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi for his alleged involvement in the permit fraud.
- •Searches were conducted at the homes of Muthukumar's relatives Saravanan and Ramesh, and Gokulakrishnan's home and shop, seizing documents.
- •30 bank-related documents were seized during the searches, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Police conducted searches because Muthukumar is absconding in a fraud case where money was collected by falsely promising to secure government permits for private schools.
Arasakumar, Suresh, and Raja were arrested, and action was initiated under anti-corruption sections against former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi based on evidence.
On September 26, 2026, the Chennai Central Crime Branch police searched four locations, including the homes of Muthukumar's relatives Saravanan and Ramesh in Kallakurichi district.
