Archive · 7 Dec 2025
TTD Parakamani Case: Accused Releases Video
A man named C.V. Ravi Kumar was caught trying to steal money from a temple in Tirumala.
He admitted to the theft in a video but denied other rumors, like bribing people or hiding stolen valuables in his body.
He said he and his family donated most of their property to the temple as a way to make up for what he did.
A court had earlier said he was not guilty, but now there's a new investigation.
The original person who reported the theft was found dead, and the police say it was murder.
The next court hearing is on December 9.
C.V. Ravi Kumar admits to stealing USD $900 from the Tirumala Temple Parakamani in a selfie video.
He denies allegations of bribing officials or hiding stolen valuables in his body, offering to undergo medical examination if ordered by the court.
Ravi Kumar and his family donated 90% of their assets, worth around ₹14 crore, to the TTD after the incident.
The Lok Adalat in Tirupati acquitted Ravi Kumar in September 2023 after a compromise settlement with the TTD.
The original complainant in the case, Railway police inspector T. Satish Kumar, was found dead under suspicious circumstances on November 10, confirmed as murder by the police.
- Who
- C.V. Ravi Kumar, former clerk at Tirumala Pedda Jeeyar Mutt and businessman
- What
- Release of a selfie video by the accused admitting to the theft and denying other allegations
- When
- April 29, 2023 (theft attempt), September 9, 2023 (acquittal), November 10, 2023 (complainant's death), December 9, 2023 (next court hearing)
- Where
- Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To clarify his stance on the allegations and the ongoing investigation into the case
- Case
- TTD Parakamani theft case
- Accused
- C.V. Ravi Kumar
- Alleged Theft Amount
- USD $900 (Rs 72,000)
- Properties Donated
- ₹14 crore
- Lok Adalat Verdict
- Acquitted Ravi Kumar in September 2023
- Next Court Hearing
- December 9, 2023
- Original Complainant
- Railway police inspector T. Satish Kumar (found dead under suspicious circumstances)
