Archive · 12 Sep 2025
ED Questions Farmers in Rs 1,000-Crore Sheep Scam Probe
Imagine some farmers were supposed to get money to raise sheep, but some people might have been taking the money unfairly.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), a special police team, is looking into this.
They think about a billion rupees were taken illegally from a program called SRDS.
The ED is questioning farmers who sold sheep to someone called Mohammed Moinuddin.
The ED wants to know how the money was misused and why some farmers didn't get paid.
They're also checking if any of the money went to illegal online betting apps.
It all started because of some complaints to the police, and now, the ED is trying to figure out what happened and who was involved.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is questioning farmers from Andhra Pradesh.
The investigation is related to an alleged Rs 1,000 crore fund diversion.
The case involves the Sheep Rearing Development Scheme (SRDS).
ED is verifying data and looking for links between the scam and illegal online betting apps.
The investigation is based on FIRs registered by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
- Who
- ED officials, farmers from Andhra Pradesh, Mohammed Moinuddin, and government officials.
- What
- Investigation into an alleged Rs 1,000 crore fund diversion under the Sheep Rearing Development Scheme (SRDS).
- When
- September 15th (farmers questioned)
- Where
- Basheerbagh office (ED office)
- Why
- To gather details of irregularities, ascertain payment denials, and establish links to illegal activities.
- Scam Amount
- Rs 1,000 crore
- Scheme
- Sheep Rearing Development Scheme (SRDS)
- Involved Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Key Accused
- Mohammed Moinuddin
- Farmers Questioned
- Five from Andhra Pradesh
- Investigation Basis
- FIRs by Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Hyderabad
- Allegations
- Fund diversion, fictitious vendors, recycling of sheep units