The Enforcement Directorate of the Finance Ministry has registered a case against former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi Maran under various sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

The case relates to the illegal gratification of Rs. 550 Cr received by them in the Aircel-Maxis deal as part of the 2G spectrum scandal.

Maran was forced to quit as Union Minister after his role in the 2G scam came to the fore. He had allegedly favoured Malaysian firm Maxis over Aircel for granting 2G spectrum licenses in 2004-05.

Maran brothers are under the scanner of the CBI over their role in the violation of rules and regulations in granting licenses of the 2G spectrum. The CBI has also registered a case against the officials of the former NDA regime for violating the rules in the allotment of additional 2G spectrum licenses. (JUBS)