Published 17:18 IST, September 5th 2024
City Court Extends Remand of Former TN Minister Senthil Balaji in Money Laundering Case
Balaji was arrested by the ED in connection with the money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam when he was the transport minister.
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Chennai: In a major development, a sessions court on Thursday extended the judicial custody of former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji til September 13. Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 14, 2023, faces charges related to a money laundering case.
The Principal Sessions Judge, S Alli, conducted the proceedings via video-conferencing, where Balaji appeared from the Central Puzhal Prison. The judge agreed to extend both his remand and judicial custody during the hearing.
Cross-examination of Key Witness
During the court session, Harish Kumar, a key witness and former manager of the Karur branch of City Union Bank, was cross-examined by the defense counsel Gouthaman. The witness's testimony could play a pivotal role in the case, which centers on allegations of a cash-for-jobs scam linked to Balaji’s tenure as Transport Minister between 2011 and 2015 under the AIADMK regime.
The judge has scheduled the next hearing for September 13.
(With PTI inputs)
Updated 17:18 IST, September 5th 2024