Police seek passport cancellation of Gem Veeramani’s aide Prakash Kanniah

Greater Chennai Police have asked the Ministry of External Affairs to revoke the passport of Prakash Kanniah, an aide of Gem Granites founder R. Veeramani, who faces seven POCSO cases and one abetment-to-suicide case. A senior officer said the cancellation would prevent him from travelling or checking into hotels abroad. Investigators are moving to secure an arrest warrant and issue a Red Corner Notice. Police have frozen his bank accounts: The Hindu reports a balance of about ₹40 crore, while the Times of India puts it at ₹24 crore.

The Special Investigation Team held an identification parade at Puzhal Central Prison for a minor survivor. The arrest of security guard Seenu alias Srinivasan, who was aware minors were being brought to the house, raises the total arrests to nine. A Look Out Circular has been issued against Veeramani’s daughter Archana and four others. SIT officials said efforts are under way to complete the investigation and file final reports before the court.

Update, 2 November 2026: Dtnext.in joined The Hindu and the Times of India in reporting the passport cancellation request, the identification parade and the ninth arrest. Dtnext also reports that 12 survivors have filed complaints against Veeramani and his associates. All three outlets agree on the core developments, with only the bank balance figure differing.