‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani’s manager arrested
Police have arrested Sakthivel, a manager for Gem Granites owner R. Veeramani, in connection with an ongoing investigation into sexual abuse allegations. Veeramani is currently facing multiple charges under the POCSO Act, with a seventh case recently registered.
Why it matters
The case highlights high-profile legal accountability regarding child safety and the alleged use of financial influence to evade justice.
‘Gem Granites’ Veeramani’s manager arrested left R. Veeramani is facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse of children and a case relating to abetment of suicide. B. Jothi Ramalingam The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vbium2/article71601120.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_5793.JPG JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Chennai Tamil Nadu, 07/10/2026 : Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani coming out of the special POCSO court in Chennai on Wednesday. Photo : B.Jothi Ramalingam / The Hindu. Seventh POCSO Act case booked against the octogenarian businessman CHENNAI A key aide to ‘Gem Granites’ owner R. Veeramani, who allegedly facilitated money transfers to help the octogenarian businessman evade police action, has been arrested, police sources said on Sunday (October 18, 2026). ‘Gem Granite’ Veeramani — a stone cold perpetrator storyline 1 The Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted to probe cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Veeramani and his associates, arrested Sakthivel, his manager.
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