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The Hindu
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Former Higher Education Minister Anbalagan’s DVAC case — what the FIR says

DVAC
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption (DVAC) officials is conducting raids at premises linked to former Minister for higher education K.P. Anbalagan. Police personnel standing guard outside a house at Nungambakkam in Chennai on Thursday (Source: The Hindu)

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) registered an FIR against former Higher Education Minister K.P. Anbalagan, and his immediate family members, over disproportionate assets acquisition to the tune of ₹11.32 crore during Mr. Anbalagan’s tenure in office between May 2016 and 2021.

While Mr. Anbalagan has been booked under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, his family members including his wife, two sons and daughter-in-law have been booked for aiding and abetting in his corruption while in public office.

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