Tamil NaduTuesday, 22 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Chennai police probe Rs 100 crore fraud allegation in private school recognition case
Chennai Central Crime Branch questioned the School Education Department’s joint director in a Rs 100 crore fraud case linked to private school recognition and approvals.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In September 2026, the Chennai Central Crime Branch questioned School Education Department Joint Director Arul Murugan in a Rs 100 crore fraud case linked to private school recognition, grade upgrade and DTCP-related approvals in Tamil Nadu.
Key specifics
- The complaint was filed by Ilangovan, secretary of the Private Schools Federation, at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s office.
- The case concerns the 2021-26 DMK government period in Tamil Nadu.
- P. T. Arasakumar, a DMK functionary and former head of the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association Federation, was arrested on June 27.
- Police also searched places linked to former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh on the 16th.
- The joint director Arul Murugan was questioned for more than 5 hours and his statement was recorded.
Exam lens
Question type: Tamil Nadu governance and anti-corruption, Rs 100 crore fraud, June 27 arrest, 5-hour questioning, school recognition approvals. TNPSC may ask the department, the alleged approvals, and the sequence of police action.