NEW DELHI, June 23 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at 18 locations across Tamil Nadu in connection with an alleged teacher recruitment examination manipulation case.
Multiple ED teams carried out the operation early in the morning, simultaneously covering cities including Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore, and Madurai. The searches were still underway at the time of reporting.
Officials said the action follows a First Information Report (FIR) registered in 2017 by the Central Crime Branch. A chargesheet in the case was filed by state police in 2021.
The ED has initiated its probe under money laundering provisions based on the earlier FIR and subsequent findings. The agency is investigating alleged irregularities in the recruitment process and examining the flow of proceeds of crime.
Officials said the searches are aimed at tracing illicit funds and uncovering the financial trail linked to suspected manipulation and monetary gains by individuals involved.
The investigation is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), focusing on identifying the generation and movement of illegal proceeds.
The ED is also examining suspected involvement of intermediaries and others linked to the recruitment process, and further investigation is underway.
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