Key Accused V Muthukumar Surrenders in Chennai Court Over Private‑School Cash‑for‑Approvals Scam

Summary

V Muthukumar, a 48‑year‑old former DMDK MLA and the second accused in the alleged cash‑for‑approvals scam involving private schools, voluntarily surrendered before a special court in Chennai on Thursday. The same case also involves former DMK minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who is currently in Puzhal Central Prison and has filed a bail petition.

Court Proceedings

• Surrender: Muthukumar appeared before Special Court Judge L S Sathiyamurthy and was remanded to judicial custody until 12 November 2026.
• Bail Hearing: The court has scheduled a hearing on 2 November 2026 for Poyyamozhi’s bail plea, his request to retrieve seized electronic devices, and a separate police request for five‑day police custody.
• Prosecutor’s Claim: State Public Prosecutor John Sathyan told the Madras High Court (order dated 26 Oct 2026) that the absconding accused “A2” is being shielded by Poyyamozhi, alleging the minister is obstructing the investigation.

Allegations

• The scam is said to involve crores of rupees collected from private school managements in the name of the party fund, with promises of government recognition and other statutory approvals.
• Muthukumar, who represented the Virudachalam constituency (2011‑2016) and later joined the DMK, is accused of facilitating these transactions.

Poyyamozhi’s Bail Petition

• Claims full cooperation with the investigation on 16‑18 Sept 2026 and denies any attempt to evade police.
• Argues lack of arrest memo and that denial of anticipatory bail alone does not justify custodial interrogation.
• Cites pancreatitis and the need for specialised medical care as grounds for bail.

Practical Implications

• The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of political figures alleged to misuse party funds for private‑school approvals.
• Interested parties can verify court orders and hearing dates through the Chennai Special Court’s official website or the Press Trust of India releases.
• The outcome of the bail hearing on 2 Nov 2026 will affect whether Poyyamozhi remains in custody and whether seized gadgets are returned.

Keywords

• V Muthukumar surrender
• Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi bail
• cash‑for‑approvals scam
• private school approvals
• Chennai special court
• Madras High Court order
• political corruption Tamil Nadu