Published Oct 29, 2026 | 2:01 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 29, 2026 | 2:01 PM
Former DMK MLA V Muthukumar.
Synopsis: Former DMK MLA V Muthukumar was remanded in judicial custody till 12 November by a special court in Chennai after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the alleged private-school approvals scam. The police have alleged that the scam amounted to ₹400 crore. Former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, who was arrested in the case, remains in judicial custody till 6 November.
Former DMK MLA V Muthukumar was remanded in judicial custody till November 12 by a special court in Chennai on Thursday, 29 October, in connection with the alleged private-school approvals scam during the previous DMK government.
Muthukumar surrendered before Special Court Judge LS Dharmaraj, who hears cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, a day after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea on Wednesday. He is the second accused in the case.
The case concerns allegations that bribes were received in exchange for granting recognition to private schools. Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and others are also accused in the case.
Chief Criminal Advocate R John Sathyan, representing the police, had earlier told the High Court that the suspected scam amounted to ₹400 crore. The prosecution alleged that online financial transactions had also taken place and claimed to have video evidence of money transfers.
Muthukumar’s counsel sought first-class facilities in prison. The judge accepted the request and directed the prison authorities to provide him with the facilities and necessary medical assistance.
Meanwhile, the special court on Thursday adjourned to November 2 the hearing on a bail petition filed by Anbil Mahesh. He was arrested in the case and remanded in judicial custody till November 6 by the special court.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
