Tirupati Ghee Adulteration Arrest
Enforcement Directorate arrests Sukriti Foods promoter over alleged Tirupati ghee adulteration scam.
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The alleged adulterated product was supplied for use in preparing Tirumala’s sacred ‘Laddu Prasadam,’ according to the ED’s account.
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The chemicals allegedly used in the product included MG-90, monoglycerides, Myvacet Soft 400 and acetic acid ester, in addition to refined palm oil, palm-kernel oil and palmolein.
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The case originated with an FIR filed at Tirupati East Police Station alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery and corruption in connection with the alleged fraudulent supply.
India's Enforcement Directorate arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, owner of Sukriti Foods, on money laundering charges related to alleged ghee adulteration supplied to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. Moneycontrol reported that the ghee — meant for the temple's sacred Laddu Prasadam — contained palm oils and industrial chemicals instead of pure cow ghee. Newsbytes noted Mangla was sent to judicial custody in Visakhapatnam on September 17.
The ED alleges fraudulent supplies worth roughly ₹230 crore between 2019 and 2024, with about ₹96 crore coming from Mangla's company. The Daily Jagran reported that investigators say he used fake front companies and falsified records to hide the adulterants and make the operation appear legitimate.
Chemicals Found in Sacred Temple Supply
The adulterated ghee contained multiple industrial chemicals mixed with palm-based oils. The420 detailed that investigators found MG-90, monoglycerides, Myvacet Soft 400, and acetic acid ester alongside refined palm oil, palm-kernel oil, and palmolein. These ingredients were passed off as Agmark-grade cow ghee, the highest quality standard in India.
How the Fraud Was Allegedly Concealed
Investigators say Mangla operated through multiple front companies to hide the adulteration scheme. Republic World reported that he created fake purchase and sales records to make the operation appear legitimate. The scheme allowed him to supply contaminated ghee consistently for nearly six years without detection.
Original Case Began With Temple Complaint
The case originated when Tirupati police filed charges alleging criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and corruption. The Daily Jagran reported the initial FIR at Tirupati East Police Station raised questions about how adulterated ghee reached the temple's kitchens. The arrest marks a major step in the money laundering investigation that followed the police complaint.
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