Tollywood drugs case: The key accused Calvin Mascarenhas and Actor Nandu were questioned by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) on Tuesday. Actor Nandu is the fourth one to be questioned from Tollywood.
Two others were questioned by the Ed in a money laundering probe linked to a drug case, which started four year ago.
Nandu, who arrived at the ED office in the morning, was quizzed for more that eight hours. It is said that he was reportedly questioned regarding his financial transactions and bank details.
Actor Nandu was initially summoned on September 20 by the ED for questioning. However, the reason for calling him early is not known.
Director Puri Jagannadh and actors Charmee Kaur and Rakul Preet Singh were questioned since August 31.
In addition to these actors, few more were summoned by the ED. Last month, the ED issued notices to 10 persons connected to Tollywood. These people include a private club manager as part of a money laundering probe linked to the drugs case.
Actor Rana Daggubati, Ravi Teja, Navdeep, Mumaith Khan, Tanish and Ravi Teja ‘s driver, Srinivas are summoned by the ED.
All these film personalities are summoned in connection to the drugs racket which was busted with the arrest of drug peddlers Calvin Mascarenhas and Abdul Quddus in 2017.
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