Former Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi Arrested in ₹100 Crore School Scam

Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a former Tamil Nadu education minister and DMK leader, was arrested in connection with a ₹100 crore fraud involving private school approvals. He is accused of collecting funds from over 1,000 private school managements under the guise of party contributions in exchange for securing government approvals and permanent recognitions. The case is being investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Enforcement Directorate is also probing the financial transactions linked to the scam.

Key facts

• Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, a DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu education minister, was arrested in connection with a ₹100 crore fraud case.
• Poyyamozhi is accused of collecting funds from over 1,000 private school managements under the guise of party contributions.
• The arrest followed the Madras High Court's rejection of his anticipatory bail plea.
• The case is being investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Enforcement Directorate is also probing the financial transactions linked to the scam.

Sources

• Livemint