Industrialist Veeramani Sexual Abuse Case: SIT to Seek Impounding of Aide’s Passport in Chennai

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the alleged sexual abuse cases involving industrialist R Veeramani is planning to get the passport of his aide, Prakash, impounded. Prakash is suspected of helping Veeramani hide the alleged crimes and is believed to have fled to the United Kingdom (UK). The SIT is also taking steps to bring him back to India to face the investigation.

The police suspect that Prakash played an important role in financial transactions involving Veeramani and some police personnel. These transactions were allegedly made to help the industrialist avoid arrest and hide the crimes as per reports. An official said that action was being taken to impound Prakash's passport and bring him back to India.

SIT Takes Steps Against Absconding Aide

A lookout circular (LOC) has already been issued against five accused in the case to stop them from leaving the country. The SIT is also working to complete the investigation into all eight cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The team aims to submit the final charge sheets in court as soon as possible.

Earlier, on October 23, the SIT stopped Veeramani's daughter, Archana, from travelling to Singapore. She was taken off a flight at Chennai airport shortly before departure. However, she was later hospitalised after complaining of health problems. Her lawyer, P Vignesh, reportedly said that the SIT had called her for questioning and that they had requested more time because of her hospitalisation.

Investigation Into Financial Transactions

Veeramani, who is 84 years old, is currently lodged in Puzhal Central Prison near Chennai. The SIT has registered eight cases against him. During an identification parade at the prison, one of the victims identified Veeramani as the person accused of sexually assaulting her.

Investigators have also been looking into the role of Veeramani's manager, Shaktivel. According to the police, Shaktivel allegedly purchased 23 gold bars and transferred money to influential people to help protect his employer. He was arrested on October 18 over allegations of transferring cash to influential individuals.

The case began after a video reportedly showing Veeramani sexually abusing a minor was submitted to the police in October 2025. Veeramani was arrested in August 2026 after a local court rejected the police closure report in February and directed them to continue the investigation. The police are also examining the sale of two properties near Chennai worth ₹36.52 crore and ₹43.72 crore, as investigators suspect that the money may have been used to pay bribes. The investigation is ongoing.