Archive · 29 Jul 2026
DVAC raids ex-DMK Minister Senthil Balaji's properties in corruption probe
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted raids at multiple locations linked to former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji in Karur district.
The raids were part of an investigation into alleged corruption cases, including a cash-for-jobs scam, irregularities in the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), and corruption in transformer procurement.
Senthil Balaji and his aides deny any wrongdoing.
The raids were carried out by more than 10 DVAC officials, backed by police security.
Investigators examined documents and other materials.
Senthil Balaji is also facing a separate criminal case related to an alleged conspiracy to destabilise the ruling TVK government.
DVAC conducted raids at multiple premises linked to former DMK Minister V. Senthil Balaji in Karur district.
Raids were part of an investigation into alleged corruption cases, including cash-for-jobs scam and TASMAC irregularities.
More than 10 DVAC officials, backed by police security, participated in the operation.
Senthil Balaji and his aides deny any wrongdoing.
Investigators examined documents and other materials as part of the ongoing probe.
- Who
- DVAC officials, former DMK Minister V. Senthil Balaji, his aides
- What
- Raids conducted at multiple premises linked to Senthil Balaji
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Karur district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Investigation into alleged corruption cases
DVAC and Investigating Agencies
Senthil Balaji and His Aides
Allegations of Corruption
DVAC and Investigating Agencies
DVAC and other agencies allege corruption in cash-for-jobs scam, TASMAC irregularities, and transformer procurement.
Senthil Balaji and His Aides
Senthil Balaji and his aides deny any wrongdoing.
- Date of Raids
- Wednesday
- Locations Raided
- Karur district, Rameswarapatti, Manmangalam, Kodainagar
- Number of Locations
- 5
- Agencies Involved
- DVAC, Police
- Allegations
- Cash-for-jobs scam, TASMAC irregularities, transformer procurement corruption
- Criminal Case
- Alleged conspiracy to destabilise TVK government
- Supervising Officer
- Deputy Commissioner Jayachandran
