B.T. Arasakumar was arrested on Saturday for allegedly defrauding private school managements across Tamil Nadu of more than ₹100 crore by promising fake government approvals.
The Central Crime Branch of Greater Chennai Police detained the 59-year-old after a complaint from Ilangovan, secretary of the Federation of Associations of Private Schools in Tamil Nadu. Arasakumar had operated an unregistered group called the Tamil Nadu Private Schools Association and claimed influence to secure permanent recognition and other clearances.
Police said he collected large sums over two years but delivered no approvals and issued no refunds. A special team from the Economic Documents Fraud Wing, led by Assistant Commissioner V.E. Senthil, made the arrest under directions from Commissioner A. Amalraj.
Arasakumar will be produced in court after further questioning, officials stated.
