DVAC Conducts Searches Across 25 Sites in Connection to K N Nehru Jobs Case

The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted searches at 25 locations throughout Tamil Nadu on Thursday, targeting premises linked to former minister and DMK leader K N Nehru. The operation is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged Rs 634-crore cash-for-jobs scheme.

Background of the Investigation

• Legal Basis: The probe was initiated following a directive from the Madras High Court, which ordered a comprehensive investigation after the Enforcement Directorate flagged alleged irregularities in October 2025.
• The Allegations: The case centers on claims that bribes were accepted from candidates in exchange for government employment within the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department during Nehru's ministerial tenure.
• Current Status: DVAC officials are currently analyzing financial records and documents seized during the searches to trace potential fund flows.

Political Fallout

DMK president M K Stalin has strongly criticized the raids, characterizing them as politically motivated actions by the current TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Stalin alleged that the timing of the searches is intended to divert public attention from broader concerns regarding the state's law and order situation and rising prices. He dismissed the impact of the searches, asserting that the party remains undeterred.

Recent Developments

These enforcement actions followed Nehru’s recent filing of a special leave petition in the Supreme Court. The petition challenges an October 26 Madras High Court ruling that dismissed his request to set aside the initial FIR filed in the matter. The investigation remains active as authorities review the evidence collected.