ThePrint ThePrinAM: What are ED's fresh allegations against Tamil Nadu Minister K.N.Nehru?
Jan 21, 2026
The discussion dives into serious allegations against Tamil Nadu Minister K.N. Nehru, focusing on widespread bribery claims linked to transfers and postings. A staggering Rs 365 crore is alleged to have been laundered, with incriminating WhatsApp chats and a list of 340 officials as key evidence. The ED's requests for FIRs are contrasted with state inquiries that remain unfiled. Additionally, the conversation reveals connections to alleged bank fraud and property acquisitions in the US, highlighting a complex web of corruption.
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Alleged Systematic Bribery Network
- The ED alleges K.N. Nehru ran systematic bribery for transfers and postings via close associates in the MAWS department.
- The agency submitted dossiers, phone chats, and a 340-officer list to state officials to prompt investigations.
Scale Of The Alleged Money Laundering
- The ED claims Rs 365 crore was laundered, linking funds to transfer/posting bribes and other corrupt receipts.
- Earlier dossiers alleged job-for-bribe schemes and Rs 1,020 crore collected via government contracts.
Raids And A Disposed ECIR
- The ED traced its communications to April raids tied to an alleged bank fraud involving Nehru's family firms.
- A related ECIR was later disposed due to absence of a predicate offence, complicating prosecutions.