The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Gem Group of Companies confirmed on Sunday that a sixth case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, against the group's chairman, R Veeramani. Police officials stated that the latest charges were filed following complaints received from two additional victims.
R Veeramani, along with his associates Shanthi, her husband Mahendra Simhan, and a former employee identified as Kailash, also known as Ganesan, remains in custody. Investigators initially apprehended Veeramani, Shanthi, and Simhan on August 29, 2026. Subsequently, Ganesan was taken into custody on September 22 for allegedly possessing and failing to report video evidence that purportedly showed Veeramani committing sexual offences against minors. These digital records were recovered from a pen drive during the investigation.
The scope of the probe has widened significantly in recent weeks. On October 5, authorities arrested three of Veeramani's vehicle drivers—Lazar, Parthiban, and Babu—on allegations that they assisted in procuring minor girls for the industrialist. According to police reports, legal action is currently being pursued regarding sexual crimes committed against 10 minor girls. As part of the ongoing investigation, police conducted searches at Veeramani’s residences and seized various documents.
Currently, all individuals arrested in connection with these incidents are being held at Puzhal Central Prison near Chennai. The legal proceedings continue as authorities investigate the multiple allegations brought against the chairman and his aides.
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