ED Raids Film Producer Akash Baskaran’s Residence in ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Scam Probe; Fresh Links to Film Industry Emerge
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday intensified its probe into the ₹1,000 crore TASMAC liquor scam, conducting raids at 10 key locations across Chennai , including the residence of renowned film producer Akash Baskaran , Managing Director of Dawn Pictures . ED Raids Film Producer Akash Baskaran’s Residence in ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Scam Probe; Fresh Links to Film Industry Emerge Akash Baskaran, known for producing blockbuster films with stars like Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, and Simbu, has emerged as a pivotal figure in the ongoing investigation. According to ED sources, illicit funds siphoned off from TASMAC operations were allegedly funneled into the Tamil film industry, including projects backed by Baskaran. Akash Baskaran Under Scanner for Alleged Money Laundering Through Film Projects Akash, seen as having close ties to the DMK’s influential circles, is currently producing three big-budget films —including Idli Kadai (Dhanush), Paraakshati (S...