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Income Tax officials raid 40 premises linked to Tamil film producer Anbu Cheziyan

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In a massive crackdown, the Income Tax Department carried out raids at multiple locations believed to be linked to well-known financier and Tamil Film Producer Anbu Chezhiyan. </p>
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According to sources, the income tax officials were carrying out raids at 40 places including Chennai and Madurai since 5 am in the morning. At Chennai, a team of officials reportedly also raided a location at Nungambakkam Kamthar Nagar area where Cheziyan lives.</p>
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The raids come just five months after Chezhiyan's daughter's grand wedding in Chennai which was graced by celebrities from across India. Personalities ranging from Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Suriya to Boney Kapoor were present at the venue. Many politicians also attended the wedding.</p>
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Chezhiyan, a native of Madurai is very influential and a top financier in the Tamil film industry.</p>

ANI

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