Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Four Arrested in ₹100 Crore Palani Temple Land Fraud
Four people have been arrested for allegedly stealing land worth ₹100 crore from a temple in Palani, Tamil Nadu.
They are accused of using fake documents to transfer the land to private individuals, even though the court had restrictions on it.
The investigation is still ongoing, and more people might be arrested.
The land is near the famous Palani temple and is very valuable.
The police have questioned many people, including officials, to find out more about the fraud.
Four individuals arrested for fraudulent transfer of ₹100 crore temple land.
Land belongs to Dhandapani Swamy Mutt near Palani temple.
Accused allegedly used forged documents to transfer land illegally.
Investigation ongoing, with 82 people questioned so far.
Further arrests possible as probe continues.
- Who
- Vellathurai, Anvardheen, Murugadoss, Sethupathi
- What
- Fraudulent transfer of temple land worth ₹100 crore
- When
- Ongoing investigation, recent arrests
- Where
- Palani, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To secure fraudulent land titles for valuable temple property
Accused Parties
Investigators
Role in Fraud
Accused Parties
The accused deny involvement in the fraudulent transfer of temple land.
Investigators
Investigators claim the accused used forged documents to transfer the land illegally.
- Estimated Land Value
- ₹100 crore
- Location
- Palani, Dindigul district
- Number of Accused
- 4
- Investigation Agency
- Tamil Nadu CBCID
- Number of People Questioned
- 82
- Date of Fraudulent Transaction
- July 6
- Court Intervention
- Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court
- Status of Sale Deed
- Declared null and void
