Tamil Actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar Summoned by ED in Cocaine-Related Money Laundering Investigation

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Tamil actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar for questioning in a money laundering case connected to alleged cocaine trafficking. The investigation stems from a Chennai Police FIR filed in June, with both actors previously arrested and later granted conditional bail by the Madras High Court in July. Former AIADMK functionary T Prasad was also arrested for allegedly supplying cocaine to Srikanth and others.

Tamil Actors K Srikanth, Krishna Kumar Summoned In Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has called Tamil actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar for interrogation in connection with a money laundering investigation related to alleged cocaine trafficking, according to officials on Friday.

The ED's zonal office has requested Srikanth (46) to appear on October 27, while Kumar has been summoned for questioning on October 28.

Both actors will have their statements recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation relates to a cocaine trafficking case that originated from an FIR filed by Chennai Police in June, officials explained.

The two actors, along with several others who were arrested by police in this case, were granted conditional bail by the Madras High Court in July.

Police also arrested former AIADMK functionary T Prasad, who allegedly provided cocaine to Srikanth and other individuals.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/enforcement-directorate-summons-tamil-actors-srikanth-krishna-in-money-laundering-case-linked-to-cocaine-trafficking-9507788