Former Transport Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar appears before DVAC for enquiry
The Hindu
A case was registered in July against Mr. Vijayabhaskar, for the accumulation of disproportionate assets during his tenure in the AIADMK government between 2015 and 2021
Former Transport Minister M.R. Vijayabhaskar on Monday, appeared before officials of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), who have been investigating a corruption case against him.
The case was registered this July against Mr. Vijayabhaskar, his wife Vijayalakshmi, and his brother Sekar. The FIR alleged that Mr Vijayabhaskar enriched himself during his tenure in office as the Minister, while Vijayalakshmi and Sekar intentionally aided him for the accumulation of disproportionate assets.
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