The probe into the alleged attempt to poach TVK Uthangarai MLA Ilayaraja has gained momentum, with Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials now focusing on potential money laundering aspects. This case, involving 14 arrests and the seizure of over Rs 3 crore in cash, is a significant investigation in Tamil Nadu.
Former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar, summoned for questioning, have obtained anticipatory bail, avoiding immediate custody. A recent raid at a finance company in Karur yielded documents related to the alleged MLA poaching operation.
Enforcement Directorate officials have arrived in Karur to evaluate evidence and assess if financial movements align with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The agency is expected to conduct searches at various offices and businesses in Karur associated with individuals linked to the case.
The presence of ED officials in Karur marks a notable development in the investigation into the alleged bid to influence a TVK legislator, although official confirmation of the proposed searches is pending.
