ED conducts raids on former AIADMK minister Vaithiyalingam in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches against ex-AIADMK minister Vaithiyalingam in Tamil Nadu over alleged money laundering during his tenure. Raids are occurring in four cities, including Chennai. The investigation focuses on purportedly illicit funds linked to Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority projects being funneled into companies associated with Vaithiyalingam through unsecured loans.