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Cheating case against PA of former chief minister Palaniswami

Salem police has registered a case of cheating against Mani, personal assistant of former chief minister Edapadi K Palaniswamy, and his associate, Selvakumar, for allegedly receiving Rs 17 lakh cash from a man in Neyveli after promising him a job.

Cheating case against PA of former chief minister Palaniswami
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Leader of opposition Edappadi Palaniswami. File photo

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A case under IPC Section 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal) conspiracy has been registered by the Salem crime branch based on a complaint from the victim, G Tamilselvan (29). 

Mani, of Deevatipatti and his associate Selvakumar Kadaiyampatti are cited as accused in the FIR. 

Selvakumar had promised the victim of a government job with the help of Mani and demanded money for getting the job. Rs 10 lakh was paid to Selvakumar out of which he gave Rs 7 lakhs to Mani. According to the victim, Rs 17 lakh cash was paid to the suspects. Rs 10 lakh was transferred online, while 7 lakh cash was given in hand, police said quoting the complainant. 

Police believe that the duo could have cheated more job aspirants in this manner.

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