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Mahesh Babu Summoned by ED in ₹100 Crore Money Laundering Probe

The Telugu star is set to appear on April 28 as investigators examine ₹2.5 crore in cash payments tied to alleged Hyderabad real estate fraud.

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Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned actor Mahesh Babu for questioning on April 28, 2025, in connection with a money laundering investigation.
  • The probe centers on Hyderabad-based real estate firms Sai Surya Developers and the Surana Group, accused of defrauding investors and laundering ₹100 crore.
  • Mahesh Babu reportedly received ₹5.9 crore for endorsing Sai Surya Developers, including ₹3.4 crore via cheque and ₹2.5 crore in cash, with the cash under scrutiny as potential proceeds of crime.
  • On April 16, ED raids at four locations in Hyderabad and Secunderabad uncovered incriminating documents and unaccounted transactions worth ₹100 crore, including ₹74.5 lakh in cash.
  • Sources indicate Mahesh Babu is not an accused in the case but is being questioned to clarify the nature of payments received from the accused companies.