Vigilance probe into cash-for-jobs scam

2 UPDATES · 2 DAYS · 29 OCT 2026 — 30 OCT 2026

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Latest · 30 Oct 2026

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption searched houses linked to former DMK MLA A.P. Nandakumar in Vellore during a probe into an alleged ₹634-crore cash-for-jobs scam.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the DVAC raids on 25 locations, including the residence of former DMK Minister K.N. Nehru in Tiruchi, regarding an alleged multi-crore cash-for-jobs scam, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the DVAC, the DMK, the TVK government, or M.K. Stalin unless they are direct developments of this specific scam investigation.

The full story, from the beginning

29Oct

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption searched the residence of former DMK Minister K.N. Nehru in Tiruchi as part of an investigation into an alleged multi-crore cash-for-jobs scam.

30Oct

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption searched houses linked to former DMK MLA A.P. Nandakumar in Vellore during a probe into an alleged ₹634-crore cash-for-jobs scam.

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