2G scam: CBI questions Kanimozhi, Dayalu Ammal

Mar 11 (PTI) Chennai, Widening its probe into the 2G scam, the CBI today questioned DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s daughter Kanimozhi and his wife Dayalu Ammal on alleged transfer of money from Mumbai-based Cineyug to Kalaignar TV, in which both jointly own 80 per cent stake.

Kanimozhi, a Rajya Sabha member, and Dayalu Ammal were questioned by CBI officials, who arrived here from Delhi, about the transfer of Rs 214 crore to Kalaignar TV from Cineyug, a subsidiary of Swan Telecom, which is a 2G spectrum beneficiary, agency sources said.

The team had on February 18 raided the premises of Kaliagnar TV and questioned its Managing Director Sharad Kumar, who has denied any links with the 2G spectrum scam.

As promoters of Kalaignar TV, Dayalu Ammal has a 60 per cent stake and Kanimozhi 20 per cent.