Overview

• Krishna became the second Tamil actor arrested in the case following Srikanth’s detention three days earlier.
• Law enforcement officials say they uncovered WhatsApp chats and bank transactions linking Krishna to the procurement and distribution of cocaine.
• Jesvir alias Kevin, accused of supplying narcotics, was arrested alongside Krishna with seized cocaine, methamphetamine, ganja, weighing scales and cash.
• The probe traces back to a May 22 bar fight that led to the arrest of ex-AIADMK functionary Prasad, revealing ties to job fraud and land grabbing.
• Ongoing analysis of records and digital forensics is expected to lead to additional arrests within the expanding criminal network.