Overview

• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has expanded its investigation into the alleged ₹1,000-crore TASMAC money laundering case with fresh raids at approximately 12 locations in Tamil Nadu.
• TASMAC Managing Director S. Visakan has been questioned for two consecutive days, with searches at his residence uncovering financial records and digital evidence.
• The ED has targeted individuals linked to TASMAC, including film producer Akash Baskaran, reportedly connected to influential political figures, and seized documents related to liquor procurement and tenders.
• Tamil Nadu Excise Minister S. Muthusamy has criticized the ED's actions, labeling them politically motivated and claiming no evidence has been found during the raids.
• The Madras High Court recently upheld the ED's authority to continue the probe, dismissing challenges from the Tamil Nadu government and TASMAC.