ED Raids Former Tamil Nadu Minister Vaithilingam Over Money Laundering Allegations

An 11-member Enforcement Directorate (ED) team raided former AIADMK minister Vaithilingam’s home in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, as part of a money laundering investigation. The raid follows a complaint by Jayaram Venkatesan, alleging Vaithilingam misused his powers as housing minister to receive kickbacks for project approvals. Additionally, he faces claims of accumulating assets beyond his known income.