The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 8.8 crore from the Chennai office of lottery tycoon Santiago Martin during searches related to a money laundering case. The investigation involves alleged illegal gains exceeding Rs 900 crore from lottery distribution and sales.

The Enforcement Directorate seized Rs 8.8 crore from Santiago Martin, Chennai's 'lottery king', amidst a money laundering inquiry. The ED's action follows the Madras High Court's approval to continue investigations into Martin's operations,

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday seized Rs 8.8 crore in cash from the corporate office of Chennai-based 'lottery king' Santiago Martin, officials said. Martin was the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs 1,

The Enforcement Directorate has seized ₹8.8 crore from Santiago Martin's corporate office in Chennai amid a money laundering probe involving his lottery operations.

The Enforcement Directorate seized Rs 8.8 crore from Santiago Martin's office, a major donor via electoral bonds. The ongoing investigation involves money laundering and lottery fraud across multiple states.

The raids come after Madras HC overturned a lower court’s dismissal of charges and mandated further investigation.

Santiago Martin earlier came to light during the row over electoral bonds. He was the single biggest donor to political parties with over Rs 1,300 crore in electoral bonds.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized Rs 8.8 crore in cash during a money laundering investigation into Chennai-based 'lottery king' Santiago Martin. The searches were conducted across multiple states and are part of a probe into allegations of fraud and illegal lottery sales.