Chennai, May 16 -- The Enforcement Dierctorate (ED) is conducting raids at multiple premises across Tamil Nadu in connection with alleged offences related to Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) and associated entities under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

According to officials, searches began early morning today covering 10 locations.

The investigation follows multiple FIRs filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 concerning issues such as TASMAC shops charging more than the actual MRP, distillery companies allegedly giving kickbacks to TASMAC officials for supply orders, and senior TASMAC officials accepting bribes from retail shops and for staff transfers.

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