P M Mannan arrested in Madurai over alleged 15-30cr bribe
India
P M Mannan, ex-deputy mayor and AIADMK functionary, was arrested in Madurai on Friday for allegedly offering ₹15-30 crore to an MLA from the TVK party.
The goal? To influence a key vote against the state government.
The bribe was reportedly offered through the MLA's aide, Kani.
Probe into calls widens, Kani questioned
Mannan was taken into custody in the morning and then subjected to intense interrogation for over four hours.
With crowds of AIADMK supporters gathering outside, police boosted security around the area.
Investigators are now digging into alleged telephonic conversations and audio evidence to uncover the broader network and to identify other key individuals involved.
Meanwhile, Kani, the aide who reported the incident, is also being questioned as part of the probe.