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According to News18, as per the ED’s findings, bribery-based selection compromised the appointment of 2,538 candidates in various technical and administrative roles.
According to the ED communication, the amount ranged from From ₹25 lakh ₹35 lakh was reportedly demanded to secure posts such as assistant engineer, junior engineer and sanitary inspector.
According to News18, the agency claimed that these payments were made through middlemen and transferred to politically influential persons, who manipulated the evaluation and selection process.
ED says corruption directly affected thousands of eligible candidates, who were denied fair access to government employment opportunities.
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Actor-politician Vijay’s team shares details
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s office shared a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), referencing a report in The New Indian Express newspaper.
“As per reports, bribes ranging between ₹25-35 lakh per post were allegedly taken by powerful politicians to favor at least 150 candidates out of 2,538 appointments. All these things were handed over by CM MK Stalin on August 6,” the Tamil Nadu actor’s office said.
It said, “ED has written to Tamil Nadu Police under PMLA Section 66(2), attaching a 232-page dossier with names, modus operandi and money trail. An investigation has also been sought against the officials of Anna University, which conducted the examination.”
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According to reports, bribes ranging between ₹25-35 lakh per post were allegedly taken by powerful politicians to favor at least 150 candidates… pic.twitter.com/gXAlhhae3m
– Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) 29 October 2025
The alleged malpractices occurred around August 2025, when appointment letters were issued to shortlisted applicants after allegedly rigged examinations.
Money laundering investigation underway
According to News18, the ED’s 232-page dossier shared with the Tamil Nadu Police includes names of suspects, including politicians, and a request has been made to register a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Expanding the scope of investigation, the agency has also detected links to a previous bank fraud case involving politically connected entities and real estate firms.
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