Two TVK functionaries in Aruppukottai arrested for taking ₹22 lakh from truck operator
Two functionaries of the ruling TVK party have been arrested for allegedly cheating a truck operator out of ₹22 lakh. The suspects promised to secure a government transport contract for the victim by leveraging their alleged proximity to state ministers.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues of corruption and the misuse of political influence in government contracting processes.
Two functionaries of the ruling TVK, Sathish Kumar and Karthikeyan, were arrested and remanded on charges of taking money from a man from Aruppukottai on the promise of getting him contract for transporting TASMAC goods.
The arrested persons were identified as TVK Aruppukottai West district secretary, Sathish Kumar and Aruppukottai South West district secretary, Karthikeyan.
Based on a complaint lodged by A. Suresh, Senior Assistant to the Minister for Prohibition and Excise, K. Vignesh, Virudhunagar District Crime Branch registered a case on Friday (July 31, 2026) for criminal conspiracy and cheating.
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