'Lottery king' Santiago Martin and family moves Madras high court challenging attachment of properties worth Rs 451.22 crore by ED
TNN / Jun 09, 2026, 14:05 (IST)
Madras high court has issued notices to the Enforcement Directorate regarding pleas challenging the attachment of properties worth over Rs 451 crore belonging to lottery baron Santiago Martin, his family, and associated companies. The ED's action stems from allegations of money laundering linked to a conspiracy to violate lottery regulations, causing wrongful loss to Sikkim.