ED questions Tamil Nadu minister's brother in bank fraud probe

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday brought in Ravichandran, brother of Tamil Nadu Transport Minister K.N. Nehru, to its office for questioning as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities. The probe pertains to a purported ₹22 crore bank loan fraud connected to TVH Group, a real-estate company promoted by Ravichandran.

According to ED officials, the questioning marks the second day of the agency's examination into the matter. Investigators are focusing on the circumstances surrounding the disbursement and utilization of funds allegedly obtained through fraudulent means by the real-estate entity.

The case has drawn attention given Ravichandran's family connection to a sitting state minister. The ED's investigation follows preliminary findings that suggested potential irregularities in the loan transaction linked to TVH Group's operations.

Details regarding the specific allegations and the scope of the inquiry remain under wraps as the investigation continues. The ED typically conducts such questioning to establish the chain of financial transactions and identify potential involvement of various parties in the alleged fraud scheme.