Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi arrested
Following the dismissal of his anticipatory bail plea, former Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was taken into custody by the Chennai police. He is accused of involvement in a 100-crore fraud scheme related to private school approvals.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intersection of political influence and administrative corruption in the private education sector.
Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi arrested in ₹100 crore private schools fraud case left Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested by the Chennai police in connection with an alleged multicrore scam on Monday, October 26, 2026. Special arrangement Special arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/1g1p3s/article71626717.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-26%20at%204.52.21%20PM.jpeg Hours after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed, Chennai Police took the former School Education Minister into custody in connection with an alleged multicrore scam CHENNAI: Hours after his anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by the Madras High Court on Monday (October 26, 2026), former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested by the Chennai police in connection with an alleged multicrore scam.
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