Hyderabad: The inquiry into the Chitrapuri Colony scam reached completion, and officials submitted the final report to the government on November 27. The Golkonda Co-operative Societies Deputy Registrar studied violations committed between 2005 and 2020. He held 15 committee members responsible for diverting society funds.
The report named former presidents Komara Venkatesh and actor Binod Bala. It also listed former secretary Krishna Mohan, former treasurer and actor Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao, and MC members producer Tammareddy Bharadwaja, K. Rajeswara Rao, Devineni Brahmananda Rao, Chandramadhu, K. Uday Bhaskar, J. Ramaiah, actor Kadambari Kiran, Anil Kumar Vallabhaneni, A. Mahananda Reddy, Raghu Batthula, and Praveen Kumar Yadav. Authorities sent copies of the report to the government and to all 15 individuals. They also sought ₹43.78 crore in recoveries.
Chitrapuri Colony scam linked to illegal villa works
Police earlier arrested society president Vallabhaneni Anil Kumar. However, several other accused persons remain at large. Investigators also connected the alleged fraud to unauthorised villa construction in Manikonda’s Chitrapuri Colony.
Officials demolished several villas in August 2024. They said the group built G+2 and G+3 units although approvals covered only G+1. They also found more villas than the sanctioned count. The team estimated the scam at ₹300 crore and alleged that plots meant for low-income film workers went to other beneficiaries.