The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has registered a case against former Electricity and Prohibition Minister V. Senthil Balaji, former TASMAC Managing Director S. Visakan, and several other officials and associates. The investigation follows a discrete enquiry that revealed prima facie evidence of cognizable offences, leading to the filing of a case on July 28, 2026, under the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Following the registration of the case, authorities conducted searches at 45 locations across the state on July 29, 2026. The raids targeted the residences of the accused, as well as various distillery, brewery, transport, and bottling firms, alongside district TASMAC offices. Officials seized digital evidence and various incriminating documents related to TASMAC operations.
During the operation, one premises was sealed in the presence of revenue officials after the owner could not be located, as investigators had reasonable grounds to believe the site contained further evidence. The investigation into the matter remains ongoing.
DVAC seized several digital documents during searches conducted at 45 locations belonging to former DMK minister Senthil Balaji and his close associates in connection with alleged irregularities in the TASMAC.
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