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Crime
Chennai Police Nab 5 in Rs 35 Crore Bribery Case Linked to TVK MLA
✍️ NDTV
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 09:31 PM
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Chennai Police have apprehended five additional individuals in connection with an ongoing investigation into a significant bribery case amounting to Rs 35 crore. The probe reportedly involves a TVK MLA.
Authorities in Chennai have expanded their crackdown on a major bribery operation, arresting five more suspects. This latest development brings the total number of individuals taken into custody in connection with the alleged Rs 35 crore bribery scheme to a higher figure, though the exact total is not specified in the initial report.
The investigation is reportedly focused on activities involving a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Tamilaga Vagaivor Katchi (TVK) party. The scale of the alleged bribery, estimated at Rs 35 crore, indicates a significant financial transaction at the heart of the probe.
Chennai Police are leading the investigation, working to uncover the full extent of the alleged conspiracy and identify all parties involved. Further details regarding the specific roles of the newly arrested individuals and the exact nature of the MLA's alleged involvement are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.
The investigation is reportedly focused on activities involving a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Tamilaga Vagaivor Katchi (TVK) party. The scale of the alleged bribery, estimated at Rs 35 crore, indicates a significant financial transaction at the heart of the probe.
Chennai Police are leading the investigation, working to uncover the full extent of the alleged conspiracy and identify all parties involved. Further details regarding the specific roles of the newly arrested individuals and the exact nature of the MLA's alleged involvement are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.