Chennai
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) Managing Director S. Visakan on Saturday at its Nungambakkam office. This came a day after extensive searches were conducted at his Manapakkam residence and other locations linked to an alleged liquor scam. Visakan, a senior IAS officer, and his wife were both questioned during the ongoing investigation.
The ED continued its raids for the second day, examining about 10 properties connected to TASMAC officials, liquor contractors, and government contract recipients. The investigation is being carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Among those under scrutiny is film producer Akash Baskaran of Dawn Pictures and a tech firm reportedly awarded government contracts. The probe targets suspected misuse of public funds through shell companies and benami transactions linked to TASMAC’s monopoly over liquor sales in Tamil Nadu.
Officials are closely reviewing financial records, digital evidence, and witness statements to uncover the full scope of the alleged irregularities. While the ED has not yet released an official statement on the case, further questioning and forensic analysis of seized documents are expected as the investigation continues.