Mahesh Babu seeks adjournment from ED in money laundering case, cites personal commitments

Telugu actor Mahesh Babu recently landed in trouble after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sent a notice to him in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation.

The actor was asked to appear in front of the official on April 28, but he failed to attend the scheduled inquiry. The actor cited film shooting and personal commitments for the absence and sought adjournment.

The actor was notably summoned for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation into the Sai Surya Developers and the Surana Group real estate scam. The real estate firms are accused of duping investors by selling unauthorised plots, reselling the same plots to multiple parties, and providing fake registration guarantees.

Mahesh Babu was issued the notice for allegedly endorsing projects promoted by the two developers. The actor reportedly received Rs 5.9 crore for his endorsement, out of which Rs 3.4 crore was paid through a cheque and the remaining Rs 2.5 crore was allegedly given in cash. This unaccounted cash transaction has now come under the ED’s scanner.