Police search DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh’s house over alleged multi-crore fraud involving private schools
Earlier, the Central Crime Branch had registered a case and arrested B.T. Arasakumar on charges of collecting large sums of money amounting to around ₹100 crore from private school managements
- ✓Earlier, the Central Crime Branch had registered a case and arrested B.T.
- ✓A five-member team began the operation at 7:30 a.m.
- ✓Arasakumar on charges of collecting large sums of money amounting to around ₹100 crore from private school managements
A team from the Central Crime Branch, Chennai City, began a search at the residence of former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi at Tiruchi on Wednesday (September 16, 2026). A five-member team began the operation at 7:30 a.m.
at Mr. Poyyamozhi’s residence in Thennur Anna Nagar, Tiruchi, related to an alleged multi-crore fraud involving private schools during the previous DMK regime when he was Minister. Earlier, the Central Crime Branch had registered a case and arrested B.T.
Arasakumar on charges of collecting large sums of money amounting to around ₹100 crore from private school managements for upgrading schools, gaining permanent recognition and securing building plan approvals. Arasakumar had run an unregistered association named Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |