The recent Tirumala Laddu adulteration case has reached a significant milestone, with the Supreme Court stepping in to constitute a CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter. Now, new developments indicate that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is likely to join the investigation and focus on the financial aspect of the scam, particularly the money laundering involved in this illicit operation.

The adulteration case, involving ₹20 crore of laundered funds, has already raised eyebrows due to the involvement of key players. According to reports, a substantial ₹75 lakh of the laundered funds were reportedly routed to TTD Dairy expert Vijay Bhaskar Reddy. In addition, Vaishnavi Dairy’s chairman, Apurva Chawla, also appears to have received a significant portion of the illicit funds. These revelations have raised concerns over the scale of the financial irregularities in the dairy sector.

The ED’s potential involvement is crucial in tracing the money trail and identifying the extent of the laundering activity. While the CBI will focus on gathering evidence and identifying the individuals responsible for the adulteration, the ED’s role will primarily be to trace and investigate the illegal financial transactions and movements of funds. With multiple key individuals involved in the case, including dairy sector insiders, the financial probe led by the ED could provide critical insights into the broader criminal network behind this scandal.

Given the seriousness of the case, the combined efforts of the CBI and ED are expected to significantly advance the investigation. As both agencies work together, there is little chance for the culprits to escape accountability. The developments in the Laddu adulteration case signal a major step towards bringing those responsible for the scandal to justice, with further investigations into the financial implications set to unfold soon.