CCB searches 5 locations in private school approval fraud case
The Central Crime Branch of the Greater Chennai Police conducted searches at multiple locations linked to a private school approval fraud case. The investigation involves allegations of money collection in exchange for government recognition and statutory approvals.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights issues of corruption and administrative fraud within the private education sector.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Greater Chennai Police on Tuesday carried out searches at five locations, including houses of the aides of former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, in the private school approval fraud case.
The CCB is investigating the case, which was registered based on a complaint alleging that money was collected from private school managements by promising to obtain government recognition and various statutory approvals for them.
On September 16, the CCB personnel searched the houses and offices belonging to Mr. Mahesh Poyyamozhi and his aides Valadi Karthik, Arun Prakash, and Prakash in Chennai and Tiruchi. Documents and electronic devices were seized during the searches and are being examined as part of the investigation.
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