Srikanth and Krishna’s drug case: ED probes money trail, seeks nod to interrogate accused | Tamil Movie News
The drug case involving actors Srikanth, Krishna and others has now taken a new turn. In an investigation conducted by the Nungambakkam Police Department in Chennai, actors Srikanth and Krishna were arrested and lodged in Puzhal Jail on charges of cocaine use. Along with them, John, Prashanth, Jawahar, and Pradeep Kumar were also arrested and sent to jail. Later, actors Srikanth, Krishna, and John were released on bail. However, the other accused in the case remains in prison.
ED suspects money laundering angle in drug case
According to a report in News 18, there is a suspicion that drug-related illegal money laundering may have taken place in this case. Following this, the Enforcement Directorate has also registered a separate case and started an investigation. The investigation into the drug case has been intensified, not only focusing on the use or distribution, but also on the financial transactions taking place behind it.
Enforcement Directorate seeks court permission to interrogate
The Enforcement Directorate has decided to directly interrogate Prashanth, Jawahar, and Pradeep Kumar, who are currently in jail. For this, the Enforcement Directorate has filed a petition in the special court that deals with drug cases. Once the court’s permission is obtained, it is planned to conduct an investigation into these criminals. It is expected that through this, the facts of the case and the illegal money laundering will come to light.
Rs 40,000 seized from main accused John
It is also alleged that Pradeep Kumar received drugs from John, who is considered one of the main accused in the case. The Enforcement Directorate also stated that 40,000 rupees have been seized as evidence of the transaction. This further intensifies the dimension of the case and exposes the connections between money laundering and drug distribution. Thus, this case is progressing beyond a simple arrest matter involving actors and into a situation where it exposes a large-scale illegal business.
