Former MLA Muthukumar Surrenders in Bribery Case Involving Ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi

Former MLA Muthukumar surrendered before a special court in Chennai on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in connection with an alleged multi-crore bribery case linked to private school approvals during the previous DMK regime. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Greater Chennai City Police is investigating the matter.

Court Proceedings and Remand

• Surrender and Remand: Following the dismissal of his anticipatory bail petition by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Muthukumar surrendered before Judge L.S. Sathyamurthy of the Special Court for Prevention of Corruption Act cases.
• Judicial Custody: The court remanded Muthukumar until November 12.
• Prison Facilities: Accepting a submission from his counsel that Muthukumar was an income-tax assessee, the judge directed prison authorities to provide first-class accommodation and necessary medical assistance.

Related Developments

• Ex-Minister's Custody and Bail: Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who was arrested on October 26, is lodged in Puzhal Central Prison. The court directed the CCB police to file a response to his bail petition and a separate plea challenging his arrest by Monday, November 2.
• Police Custody Request: The CCB has sought five days of police custody to interrogate Poyyamozhi regarding his alleged links with Muthukumar, fund collection sources, intermediaries, and the money trail.
• Electronic Devices: The hearing on Poyyamozhi's petition for the return of seized electronic devices was also adjourned to November 2.
• Prime Accused Status: B.T. Arasakumar, identified as the prime accused, previously spent over 90 days in prison before securing conditional bail.

Readers can verify official legal developments and case statuses through announcements issued by the Greater Chennai City Police or court proceedings in Chennai.