A Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday arrested Saravanan, husband of former Madurai Corporation Zonal Chairperson Buvaneswari, here.
According to police sources, the action stemmed from allegations that Saravanan accepted a bribe of ₹20 lakh from a private hospital in Madurai in exchange for reducing its property tax assessment.
The arrest, which came after detailed interrogation by SIT at the Central Crime Branch office, follows a broader crackdown that has seen several high-profile detentions since July.
Past arrests in connection with the case include Ponvasanth, husband of former Corporation Mayor Indrani Ponvasanth, Kannan, husband of Taxation and Finance Standing Committee Chairperson Vijayalakshmi, a retired Corporation Assistant Commissioner; multiple bill collectors, and several data entry operators.
Published - October 13, 2026 08:01 pm IST