Man arrested for allegedly cheating private schools across Tamil Nadu of over ₹100 crore
The Chennai police arrested B.T. Arasakumar for allegedly cheating private schools of over ₹100 crore by promising government approvals. The accused operated an unregistered association and falsely claimed to have the influence to secure statutory clearances.
Why it matters
This case highlights the vulnerability of private institutions to fraud and the importance of verifying the legitimacy of educational associations.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Greater Chennai Police, on Saturday, arrested B.T. Arasakumar, 59, who has been running an unregistered association of private schools. He was held for allegedly cheating private school managements across Tamil Nadu of more than ₹100 crore by promising to secure government approvals and recognition for their institutions.
The article reports on a criminal arrest based on police statements and a filed complaint.
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