the SIT registered a fresh case on Oct 21 based on a complaint and statement given by another minor girl While seven cases were already pending against Veeramani.
Veeramani, a woman associate and her husband Mahendrasimhan were arrested by the Anti-Vice Squad of the Greater Chennai Police on Aug 29 in connection with sexual offences against minor girls. Ganesh, who possessed another video related to the case but failed to inform police, was arrested on Sept 22 and remanded in judicial custody. Three drivers – Lazar, Parthiban and Babu, who facilitated the offences by bringing minor girls to Veeramani, were arrested on Oct 5. Sakthivel, a Manager at CNS, a company that assisted Veeramani, was arrested on Oct 18.
So far, eight people have been arrested in connection with the cases. Following a court order, the SIT questioned the accused at Peravallur police station based on evidence seized during the investigation. Police also questioned Veeramani’s daughter Archana regarding his criminal activities and financial transactions suspected to have been made to evade legal action.
The SIT said action had been initiated against Veeramani and other accused based on complaints involving 12 minor girls.
The investigation is nearing completion, and a final report is expected to be filed before the competent court shortly, according to an official release. CHENNAI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has registered another case against granite businessman Gem Veeramani following a complaint from a minor girl alleging sexual abuse, taking the total number of cases against him to eight.