Tamil Nadu Pocso case: Businessman Veeramani, aide arrested; what we know so far
The Central Crime Branch in Tamil Nadu has arrested Ganesan, a long-time aide of businessman Veeramani, in connection with a POCSO case involving the sexual abuse of minor girls. Investigators are examining mobile phone video clips and financial transactions related to the case.
Why it matters
Child sexual abuse cases involving prominent business figures and potential political cover-ups highlight issues of accountability and justice.
NEW DELHI: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested Ganesan, a longtime aide of granite businessman and Gem Granites chief Veeramani, in connection with a POCSO case involving the alleged sexual abuse of minor girls.Ganesan is the fourth accused arrested in the case. Police said he had worked with Veeramani’s Gem Granites for 23 years and is currently employed with Balaji Global Enterprises.According to investigators, Ganesan had video clips on his mobile phone that purportedly showed Veeramani in an obscene act involving a minor girl. Police said he did not inform the authorities about the videos.The CCB is now investigating how Ganesan came to possess the clips and why he allegedly kept them without alerting police.
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