corruption investigation
SIT Expands Investigation: 11 More Officials Named in Tirupati Temple Laddu Adulteration Scandal
Nov 29, 2025 11:54 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing the Tirupati laddu prasadam scandal has added 11 new names to its list of accused, including seven TTD employees. Investigations reveal that between 2019-2024, approximately 20 million laddus were made with adulterated ghee containing palm oil and chemical additives. Former procurement officials are implicated in knowingly approving contracts for counterfeit ghee supplies in exchange for commissions.
Court Orders CBI to Return Seized Cash After 10-Year Delay with Additional Compensation
Nov 27, 2025 02:38 am CST
A Mumbai court has reprimanded the CBI for failing to comply with a 2015 order to return Rs 50,000 seized during a corruption investigation. The court directed the agency to return the full amount plus Rs 5,000 compensation, potentially recoverable from the investigating officer's salary. The case highlights significant procedural delays in India's investigative system, particularly problematic given the 2016 demonetization that invalidated the original currency notes.
Telangana Governor Authorizes Investigation Against KTR Over Rs 54.88 Crore Formula-E Race Scandal
Nov 20, 2025 05:08 pm CST
Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has approved an investigation into senior BRS leader KT Rama Rao regarding alleged financial irregularities of Rs 54.88 crore in hosting a Formula-E race. The Anti-Corruption Bureau will intensify its probe against the former minister, who has denied wrongdoing and claimed political vendetta by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government.
Understanding the Philippine Anti-Corruption Movement: Causes, Impact, and Future of the Flood Control Project Scandal
Nov 17, 2025 10:18 pm CST
Over 200,000 protesters have mobilized in the Philippines demanding accountability for a massive flood control corruption scandal. President Marcos Jr.'s internal audit revealed billions in mismanaged funds, with numerous projects found to be substandard or non-existent. As authorities freeze assets and prepare criminal charges, the scandal has significantly impacted the nation's economic growth and investor confidence. This comprehensive analysis examines the origins, governmental response, and potential outcomes of one of the Philippines' largest anti-corruption movements in recent years.
CBI Conducts Extensive Raids in Disproportionate Assets Case Against Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar
Nov 05, 2025 01:49 am CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted comprehensive raids across seven locations in Patiala and Ludhiana districts in connection with a disproportionate assets case against Punjab Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar. The operation resulted in seizure of Rs 20.5 lakh cash, digital devices, and over 50 property-related documents from premises allegedly linked to benamidars channeling illegal wealth into real estate and business ventures.
CBI Uncovers Rs 7.5 Crore Cash in IPS Officer Bribery Case During Punjab and Chandigarh Raids
Oct 17, 2025 11:55 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted extensive raids across Punjab and Chandigarh, uncovering Rs 7.5 crore in cash, gold jewelry, luxury watches, and documents for multiple properties from DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's residence. The 2009-batch IPS officer and his associate were caught in a bribery scheme and have been remanded to 14 days judicial custody while financial investigations continue.