ED Raids Reveal Massive Money Laundering in Tirumala Ghee Supply Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has uncovered a massive money laundering network linked to the alleged supply of adulterated ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) during the previous YSRCP regime. According to the agency, the accused generated unlawful profits through the supply of adulterated ghee and subsequently invested the proceeds in commercial and residential real estate projects worth nearly ₹45 crore. Investigators identified multiple properties, including commercial plots, residential assets, and large-scale building constructions allegedly acquired using funds diverted through shell companies and hawala channels.

As part of the investigation, ED teams conducted simultaneous searches at 15 locations across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Guntur, Dehradun, Bikaner, Roorkee, Dindigul and Ahilyanagar. The agency found evidence suggesting that Bole Baba Dairy and its associates supplied nearly 59.71 lakh kilograms of adulterated ghee to TTD between 2019 and 2024, earning approximately ₹235 crore in illegal gains. The probe further revealed the use of fake invoices, hawala transactions, and bogus company networks to route funds and purchase high-value assets. Officials also seized ₹60 lakh in cash and recovered several crucial documents related to the alleged money laundering operation.