Tamil Nadu businessman, 84, two aides held in minor sexual assault case: Police
Tamil Nadu industrialist R Veeramani, 84, and two associates were arrested after CCB found alleged video evidence of a minor sexual assault in Chennai.
In a recent development, an 84-year-old prominent businessman from Tamil Nadu, R Veeramani, and two aides have been arrested by the Central Crime Branch's anti-vice squad in connection with a minor sexual assault case. The case was registered on October 6, 2025, following a complaint made by a volunteer who submitted a pen drive containing footage allegedly showing Veeramani committing a sexual offense against a young girl in Chennai's Teynampet.
Upon reviewing the video, police confirmed the allegations. Veeramani, who had been the President of the Confederation of Export Units (CEU) and Chairperson of the Natural Stone and Products Panel, was arrested along with his associates Shanthi and Mahendra Simhan. Police recovered several crucial pieces of evidence, including photographs of the survivors and other young girls and women, during their search at Veeramani's residence and offices. Both Veeramani and his associates have been remanded into judicial custody.
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