Tirupati Laddu Scandal: Rs 50 Lakh Money Trail Uncovered in Temple Ghee Adulteration Investigation

Nov 10, 2025 04:05 pm CST

A major investigation has revealed a Rs 50 lakh money trail connected to the Tirupati laddu adulteration scandal, involving cash transactions between hawala agents and political associates. The Supreme Court-ordered probe found that over 60 lakh kg of adulterated ghee worth Rs 240.8 crore was supplied to the sacred temple kitchen, raising serious concerns about food safety and regulatory oversight in one of India's most revered religious institutions.