State vs 36 Accused — Tirumala Laddu Ghee Adulteration case

Updates

1. News14 Oct 2026

   Enforcement Directorate alleges hawala transactions in Tirumala ghee supply case

   The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that companies involved in supplying adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams engaged in hawala transactions worth Rs 234.5 crore. The agency has initiated provisional attachment of assets related to these entities.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Enforcement Directorate is seizing assets because it believes ghee suppliers used illegal money transfer methods.

   Who:

   The Enforcement Directorate is the investigation agency and there are 36 accused individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Andhra Pradesh.

   Why:

   The agency alleges companies used hawala, a prohibited system of transferring money outside official banking channels.

   What it means:

   The agency has started the temporary seizure of properties linked to these businesses while the inquiry continues.

   The Print
2. Chargesheet24 Jan 2026

   Final Chargesheet Filed In Tirumala Laddu Adulteration Case, 36 Accused Named

   The CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed the final charge-sheet in the Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration case before the...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Investigators filed a final chargesheet, which is an official document detailing the accusations, in court.

   Who:

   The CBI-led Special Investigation Team is the agency; the thirty-six people are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 24 Jan 2026.

   Where:

   Andhra Pradesh.

   Why:

   The filing follows an investigation into the alleged adulteration of ghee used for Tirumala laddus.

   What it means:

   The legal process moves forward now that the formal list of accusations is officially recorded.

   NDTV