The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Mahesh Babu on April 27 in a money laundering case. The probe involves Hyderabad-based Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group, accused of cheating homebuyers. Mahesh Babu allegedly received ₹5.9 crore from Sai Surya for endorsing their projects. Of this, ₹3.4 crore came through cheque and ₹2.5 crore in cash. The ED suspects the cash may be part of laundered money.
Mahesh Babu summoned by ED
Officials believe the actor’s endorsement led many buyers to trust the project. Though not directly linked to the fraud, Mahesh Babu’s payments are now under review. The investigation began after Telangana police filed FIRs against key figures, including Narendra Surana of Bhagyanagar Properties and K Sathish Chandra Gupta of Sai Surya Developers. The actor is expected to cooperate. He is currently filming SSMB29 with Priyanka Chopra, in his first collaboration with director SS Rajamouli.
ED summons Actor Mahesh Babu in realty fraud probe
Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday summoned actor Mahesh Babuon April 28 in connection with probes into alleged money laundering by two Hyderabad real estate groups accused of defrauding buyers.⁰Mahesh Babu had allegedly… pic.twitter.com/aYpTefjAUJ
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