<h1>Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Rs 1,000 Crore Fraud in TASMAC Operations; Distilleries and Officials Implicated in Corruption Scandal.</h1> The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered significant irregularities in the operations of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), which holds a monopoly over the state's liquor trade. Investigations revealed unaccounted cash transactions worth Rs 1,000 crore, manipulation in tender processes, and collusion between distilleries and bottling companies. Distilleries such as SNJ, Kals, and Accord, among others, were implicated in inflating expenses and fabricating purchases to siphon funds. TASMAC officials were allegedly involved in granting undue favors, manipulating transport and bar license tenders, and inflating bottle charges, leading to substantial financial fraud.