Today(on 4th April), Former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand extended amid money laundering allegations. Scrutiny by Enforcement Directorate since June 14, 2023, linked to cash-for-jobs scam, implying misuse of official position.
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Tamil Nadu: Today(on 4th April), A sessions court in Tamil Nadu extended the remand period for former state minister V Senthil Balaji until April 15, 2024. This decision follows allegations of his involvement in a money laundering case.
V Senthil Balaji, former Transport Minister in the AIADMK government, has been under the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) scrutiny since his arrest on June 14, 2023. The case revolves around a cash-for-jobs scam, indicating potential misuse of his official capacity for personal financial gain through corrupt means.
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The III Additional Sessions Judge, DV Anand, presiding over the case, reviewed the circumstances under which Balaji was being held. In a session conducted via video-conferencing from the Central Puzhal Prison, where Balaji is currently detained, the judge decreed the extension of Balaji’s judicial custody. This extension is seen as a crucial phase in the ongoing legal proceedings, ensuring that the investigation can proceed without interference.
Moreover, Judge Anand has scheduled April 15 as the date for further hearing on a petition previously filed by Balaji. This petition, intriguing in its plea, seeks to re-open the arguments concerning his discharge petition. It reflects Balaji’s legal team’s efforts to challenge the allegations and the basis of his continued detention.
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The case against Senthil Balaji underscores a broader issue of corruption within public offices, particularly relating to the procurement of jobs within the state’s transport sector. The cash-for-jobs scam, as it has come to be known, allegedly involves the exchange of money for employment opportunities, a serious offense that hints at systemic corruption.
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