Enforcement Directorate: The ED raided several districts of Tamil Nadu on 6 March 2025. A large amount of evidence was recovered in this raid. This raid was conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case is related to Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), which has made serious allegations of corruption and economic irregularities. The ED had started its investigation on the basis of several FIRs, which was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Three types of corruption have been revealed mainly in these cases.
Was being charged more than MRP
Tasmac shops were charging 10 to 30 rupees more on liquor bottles. The second allegation has been made that they used to take bribe from distillery companies. In lieu of liquor supply, TASMAC officials were getting thick commissions from distillery companies. Thirdly, senior officials of transfer and posting Tasmac in lieu of bribe are accused that they were posting and transferring employees by taking bribe from shops.
Fake documents submitted in the tender
In the ED raid, there has been a large -scale evidence of corruption from Tasmac’s office and liquor making companies. Investigation revealed that companies were given the contract by submitting fake documents in the transport tender. Apart from this, huge disturbances were found in KYC details and demand draft (DD) recorded in the application. In many cases only one bidder received the contract, causing a loss of crores. Not only this, Tasmac spends more than Rs 100 crore on transport every year.
The ED investigation also revealed that fake applicants without GST and PAN numbers got the contract. The desired companies were benefited by manipulating the terms of the tender. During the raids, the ED has found such documents from which it is clear that distillery companies were directly in touch with TASMAC authorities and bribes were being given to take more supply orders. Investigations also revealed that companies that manufacture and packing bottles together manipulated more than Rs 1000 crore. Many well -known companies are involved in this scam.
- Distillery Companies – SNJ, Kals, Accord, Saifl, Shiva distillery
- Bottling Companies – Devi Bottles, Crystal Bottles, GLR Holding
How did 1000 crore scam finally happen
Distillery companies showed fake purchases by showing fake expenses. Bottling companies made fake more sales figures to manipulate the money. These companies withdraw the cash and return the money after deducting the commission. The entire game was being run through fake bills, manipulated financial records and hidden cash flow. The ED is now investigating the role of TASMAC officials, distillery and employees of bottling companies and other connected people. Many big names can be revealed in this scam and soon some more arrests may also happen.
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