Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi seeks bail in alleged ₹100-crore bribery case
Former Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has filed for bail following his arrest by the Chennai Central Crime Branch in a ₹100-crore bribery case. He is accused of cheating private school administrators by promising government approvals.
Why it matters
The case involves high-level political corruption allegations, impacting the political landscape in Tamil Nadu.
Former DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi seeks bail in alleged ₹100-crore bribery case left Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi being escorted to a hospital for medical examination after being taken into judicial custody following his arrest by the Central Crime Branch in an alleged corruption case, in Chennai on Monday, October 26, 2026 PTI PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/gulsz0/article71635025.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_26_2026_000504B.jpg - Chennai: DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi being escorted to a hospital for medical examination after being taken into judicial custody following his arrest by the Central Crime Branch in an alleged corruption case, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_26_2026_000504B) He also challenged his arrest, alleging non-compliance with mandatory arrest procedures CHENNAI DMK leader and former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who was arrested on Monday (October 26, 2026) in connection with a case of alleged cheating over ₹100 crore from private schools, has filed a petition seeking bail.
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