Cheating case against PA of former chief minister Palaniswami
Salem police has registered a case of cheating against Mani, personal assistant of former chief minister Edapadi K Palaniswamy, and his associate, Selvakumar, for allegedly receiving Rs 17 lakh cash from a man in Neyveli after promising him a job.
By : migrator
Update: 2021-10-26 07:21 GMT
Chennai
A case under IPC Section 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal) conspiracy has been registered by the Salem crime branch based on a complaint from the victim, G Tamilselvan (29).
Mani, of Deevatipatti and his associate Selvakumar Kadaiyampatti are cited as accused in the FIR.
Selvakumar had promised the victim of a government job with the help of Mani and demanded money for getting the job. Rs 10 lakh was paid to Selvakumar out of which he gave Rs 7 lakhs to Mani. According to the victim, Rs 17 lakh cash was paid to the suspects. Rs 10 lakh was transferred online, while 7 lakh cash was given in hand, police said quoting the complainant.
Police believe that the duo could have cheated more job aspirants in this manner.
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