Former Tamil Nadu Transport Minister and DMK MLA from Kunnam constituency, SS Sivasankar, has been summoned by the Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) in connection with an alleged ₹23 lakh job scam, marking a significant development in an investigation into promises of government employment in the Transport Department.
Sivasankar, who served as the Transport Minister in the previous DMK government and was also entrusted with the additional portfolio of the Electricity Department, has been called for questioning after his name was included in the First Information Report (FIR) based on allegations made by the complainant.
The case stems from a complaint filed by Srinivasan, a retired Sub-Inspector of Police, who alleged that he was cheated of ₹23 lakh after being promised a government job for his son in the Transport Department.
According to the complaint, Ilanchezhiyan, a resident of Ariyalur district, introduced himself as a close aide of former minister SS Sivasankar and claimed he could secure permanent government jobs in departments including the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), and Aavin through his political connections.
Based on the complaint, the Central Crime Branch registered a case under multiple sections and arrested Ilanchezhiyan on 24 June 2026. He is currently being interrogated as investigators examine whether similar frauds were committed against other job seekers.
The FIR states that Ilanchezhiyan arranged a meeting between Srinivasan and former Minister Sivasankar at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat. During that meeting, the complainant alleged that Sivasankar confirmed the ₹23 lakh paid for his son’s employment had reached him and assured him that the promised government job would be secured.
The complainant further alleged that Sivasankar subsequently spoke to him over the phone on multiple occasions, reiterating that the appointment would be arranged. Relying on these assurances, Srinivasan continued making payments.
According to the FIR, the ₹23 lakh was paid in multiple instalments through bank transfers, UPI transactions and cash. Despite repeated assurances, no government job was provided, the money was not returned, and communication with the accused eventually ceased.
The complaint also alleges that Ilanchezhiyan sought to gain the victim’s confidence by claiming that his mother had close ties with former CM Stalin’s wife Durga Stalin, former Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and Stalin’s son-in-law Sabareesan. He also allegedly claimed that SS Sivasankar had been his mother’s teacher, using these purported political connections to reinforce his credibility.
Based on the victim’s statement and the allegations contained in the FIR, the Central Crime Branch has now issued a summons directing former minister SS Sivasankar to appear before investigators and provide an explanation. Officials are expected to question him regarding the alleged meeting at the Secretariat, the mobile phone conversations cited by the complainant, and the assurances allegedly given regarding the promised government job.
Investigators are also examining documentary evidence and other materials collected during the probe to determine the extent of any involvement by additional individuals.
Earlier, SS Sivasankar had publicly denied any association with Ilanchezhiyan, stating on social media that the arrested individual was neither his assistant nor connected to him in any manner.
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