ED names Marans, Sun Direct, others in Aircel-Maxis case

In a fresh blow to the Marans, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named six people, including Marans and Sun Direct, as accused in its chargesheet in the Aircel-Maxis case. The ED is probing allegations of a legal gratification of money laundering.

Both Dayanidhi Maran — former telecom minister, and Kalanithi Maran have been named as accused in the case by the ED.

The ED is arguing that the parties in question, especially the Maran brothers, received illegal gratification by way of the Aircel-Maxis deal. This amount is being pegged at Rs 742 crore. The ED is also arguing that this money has been touted into various Sun Group companies under the garb of capital infusion, which is the modus operandi adopted by the Maran brothers.

Going ahead, the Special 2G court will take up the matter for further consideration and take cognisance of the chargesheet on February 6.