Chennai: Corruption (DVAC) has seized 170 documents and 13 electronic devices during searches at 25 locations across Tamil Nadu in connection with an alleged recruitment scam involving former minister and DMK leader K N Nehru.
The searches were conducted on Thursday as part of an investigation into an alleged multi-crore cash-for-jobs scam linked to recruitment in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department.
According to an official statement issued by the DVAC headquarters, a case has been registered against Nehru, who previously headed the MAWS Department, and seven others. The case was initiated based on a complaint forwarded by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
The agency has alleged large-scale corruption and irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 candidates across various branches of the department during 2024–25.
The seized documents and electronic devices are expected to be examined as part of the investigation. The allegations are yet to be established through judicial proceedings.
