Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Rao Appears in Court Over Formula E Race Corruption Allegations
K T Rama Rao, a top leader of the BRS party, went to court in Hyderabad on July 31, 2024.
He is accused of helping move a lot of money—about 55 crore rupees—to the organizers of a big car race called Formula E. The money was paid in foreign currency and the officials say it was done without following the rules.
Rao says the money was sent to make Hyderabad look good and that nothing illegal happened.
The court has not started the trial yet and will meet again on August 25, 2024.
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao appeared before a Hyderabad court on July 31, 2024, after a chargesheet was filed in March.
The case alleges irregular payments of about Rs 55 crore in foreign currency for the 2024 Formula E race, violating procedures during the previous BRS government.
Rao, senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar, and former HMD Authority chief engineer B L N Reddy are accused of criminal misappropriation, breach of trust, and conspiracy under the Prevention of Corruption Act and IPC.
Rao denied corruption, claiming the funds were transferred to promote Hyderabad’s image and that the money remains with the race organisers.
The trial has not yet begun; the court adjourned the matter to August 25, 2024.
- Who
- K T Rama Rao, Arvind Kumar, B L N Reddy and other officials
- What
- Alleged irregular payments of about Rs 55 crore for the 2024 Formula E race
- When
- Chargesheet filed March 2024; court appearance July 31, 2024; adjourned to August 25, 2024
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Why
- Alleged violation of procedures and corruption during the previous BRS government
- Accused
- K T Rama Rao, Arvind Kumar, B L N Reddy
- Charges
- Criminal misappropriation, breach of trust, conspiracy
- Amount
- Rs 55 crore
- Court
- Hyderabad ACB court
- Next hearing
- August 25, 2024