Archive · 29 Jul 2026
DVAC Raids 41 Locations in Tamil Nadu
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted searches at 41 locations across Tamil Nadu.
These searches were related to an alleged case of malpractice and misappropriation involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
The main accused is V Senthilbalaji, a former Minister for Prohibition and Excise and former TASMAC Managing Director.
The ruling TVK party has accused Senthilbalaji of irregularities, while the DMK has denied all allegations.
The raids also targeted Golden Vats Pvt.
Ltd., a liquor manufacturing company linked to DMK MP TR Baalu.
DVAC conducted searches at 41 locations in Tamil Nadu.
Searches were related to alleged TASMAC malpractice and misappropriation.
V Senthilbalaji, a former Minister and TASMAC Managing Director, is the main accused.
The ruling TVK party has accused Senthilbalaji of irregularities, while the DMK has denied all allegations.
Raids also targeted Golden Vats Pvt. Ltd., a company linked to DMK MP TR Baalu.
- Who
- Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), V Senthilbalaji, DMK MP TR Baalu
- What
- Raids conducted at 41 locations in Tamil Nadu
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Pudukkottai, Tiruvarur, Karur, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Namakkal, Tiruppur, Erode, The Nilgiris (Ooty), Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Villupuram, Sivaganga)
- Why
- Alleged case of TASMAC malpractice and misappropriation
Ruling Party Accusations
DMK Defense
Allegations of Irregularities
Ruling Party Accusations
The ruling TVK party has accused Senthilbalaji of irregularities in TASMAC, describing the alleged irregularities as a 'party fund.'
DMK Defense
The DMK has denied all the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the accusations.
- Agency Conducting Raids
- Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)
- Number of Locations Raided
- 41
- Main Accused
- V Senthilbalaji
- Alleged Irregularities
- TASMAC malpractice and misappropriation
- Associated Company
- Golden Vats Pvt. Ltd.
- Linked Politician
- DMK MP TR Baalu