Chennai, July 1:
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has issued a summons to former DMK minister E.V. Velu in connection with alleged bribery, fraud, and corruption charges.
The case was registered on June 24 based on a complaint filed in 2022 by Jayaram Venkatesan of the Arappor Iyakkam. As part of the investigation, DVAC officials conducted searches last week at around 20 locations linked to E.V. Velu.
According to the DVAC, unaccounted cash worth ₹40 lakh was seized during the raids. However, Velu has strongly denied the allegations, stating that not even a single rupee was recovered from his residence and alleging that the action is politically motivated.
In this context, DVAC has directed E.V. Velu to appear in person for further inquiry on Friday, July 3.