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Actor Srikanth Remanded in Cocaine Case as Chennai Police Expand Drug Network Probe

Srikanth remains in custody until July 7 following revelations of payments to suppliers that exposed a criminal network.

Actor Srikanth has reportedly been named by an individual arrested in a drugs case.
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Overview

  • Srikanth was arrested on June 23 after police questioning and medical tests at Kilpauk Government Hospital confirmed cocaine use, and he has been remanded to judicial custody until July 7.
  • The investigation originated with the detention of former AIADMK IT wing member T. Prasad, who admitted supplying cocaine to the actor during interrogation over a Chennai pub brawl.
  • Financial records indicate Srikanth purchased about one gram of cocaine per transaction at ₹12,000 on roughly 40 occasions, transferring a total of ₹4.72 lakh via Google Pay.
  • Police traced drug supplies back to Bengaluru through alleged traffickers Pradeep Kumar and John, a Ghanaian national, uncovering links to an international cartel.
  • Authorities have revealed related offenses including job rackets, land scams and blackmail, and are probing potential involvement of other film industry figures as Srikanth prepares a bail plea.