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A special court in Chennai dismissed the bail petition of former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in a corruption case involving the collection of money from private schools for approvals and permits. The court noted that the investigation was at an early stage and further questioning of the accused was necessary. Mahesh, who has been in judicial custody since October 26, 2026, was arrested following allegations of large-scale irregularities in granting recognition and permissions to private educational institutions. The prosecution claimed that Mahesh had a direct role in the scam, which is estimated to involve about Rs 400 crore, and opposed his bail plea. The court will await the findings of the cyber forensic experts before proceeding further.
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