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Vaithilingam
Coverage of Vaithilingam in the Nexus archive.
- Court allows DVAC to conduct further probe in case against ex-Minister Vaithilingam
The court has permitted DVAC to continue its investigation into a corruption case involving ex-Minister Vaithilingam, alleging ₹27.9 crore in wrongdoing.
- DVAC reopens corruption case against former Minister R. Vaithilingam
DVAC has reopened a corruption case against Minister R. Vaithilingam for an alleged offense during his tenure in Jayalalithaa’s Cabinet. The case was registered on September 19, 2024.
- ED files protest petition against DVAC’s attempt to close ₹27.90 crore bribery case against former Minister Vaithilingam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a protest petition against the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) attempting to close a ₹27.90 crore bribery case against former Minister Vaithilingam. The ED claims its money laundering investigation revealed ₹100 crore in proceeds of crime, arguing the case should remain open.