ED Sends Third Letter to Tamil Nadu DGP Over Alleged Bribery Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent a third letter to the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP). This letter makes serious allegations about a bribery scheme. The ED claims that bribes totaling Rs 365.87 crore were collected. These bribes were allegedly for the transfer and posting of government officers and engineers.
Evidence from Digital Devices Links Bribes to Transfers
The ED says it analyzed incriminating evidence recovered from digital devices. These devices were seized during search operations in April 2025. The evidence includes photos, WhatsApp chats, and various documents. Investigators linked this evidence together.
The evidence clearly shows many instances of bribes being collected. This was for the transfer and posting of officers in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) department. The ED stated this in its letter dated January 14.
Detailed Report Outlines Scale of Alleged Scam
A detailed report was prepared with all the evidence. It shows the collection of bribes ranging from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 1 crore. The report also provides details of about 340 officers and engineers. Their transfer and posting orders were found on the seized digital devices.
This report provides direct evidence of money laundering to the tune of Rs 365.87 crore, the letter added. The ED emphasized that the discussed evidence is only a small part. It is part of a much larger transfer and posting scam in government departments.
Evidence Discovered Accidentally During Other Investigations
The ED revealed an interesting point about how this evidence came to light. The evidence was found accidentally. It was discovered when the ED was conducting investigations in a different case against a few individuals.
ED Warns Against Non-Filing of FIR, Cites Harsh PMLA Provisions
The Enforcement Directorate also issued a specific warning in its letter. It pointed out that not filing a First Information Report (FIR) based on this evidence would amount to assisting the accused persons.
The letter highlighted Section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It described this section as "very harsh". The section would include anyone as an offender. This applies to those who knowingly assist the accused in the generation of proceeds of crime.
The situation remains under scrutiny as the allegations point to a significant corruption issue within a key state department.
