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Crime Branch Raids Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 10:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was raided by Chennai Central Crime Branch.
The raid began around 7:30 a.m. at his Thennur Anna Nagar home in Tiruchirappalli.
Police also searched six other premises linked to him in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli.
Authorities allege up to Rs 100 crore was taken from private schools for approvals under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was raided by Chennai Central Crime Branch.
The raid began around 7:30 a.m. at his Thennur Anna Nagar home in Tiruchirappalli.
Police also searched six other premises linked to him in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli.
Authorities allege up to Rs 100 crore was taken from private schools for approvals under the Prevention of Corruption Act.