The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday, July 17, 2023, launched searches at residences and premises linked to DMK heavyweight and Minister for Higher Education K. Ponmudy in Chennai and Villupuram, in connection with an alleged money laundering case.
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Mr. Ponmudy is the second T.N. Minister to come under the radar of the ED. Earlier on June 14, Minister V. Senthilbalaji was arrested by the agency, also in a money-laundering case.