Fraud in the Name of Selling Srivari VIP Darshan Tickets – Accused Arrested

A man from Tamil Nadu has been arrested for cheating devotees in the name of Srivari VIP darshan through social media. The accused, C. Senthil Kumar (47) from Tiruvallur district, allegedly misused the TTD logo and posted fake advertisements on platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. He attracted devotees by promising “quick darshan” and “close darshan”, collecting up to ₹16,500 per ticket.

Police revealed that the accused received money through bank accounts and digital payment apps like PhonePe. During the investigation, officials found fake promotional content using the TTD logo, along with AI-generated videos, chat records and ticket-related data. These materials confirmed that the accused was running a well-planned scam targeting devotees.

Cases have been registered at Tirumala I and II Town Police Stations. A special investigation team tracked and arrested the accused in Tamil Nadu. Police also seized a Dell laptop and mobile phones. The accused has been produced before the court, and further investigation is ongoing.