The arrest of actor Srikanth in a high-profile cocaine case has uncovered a sprawling criminal network in Chennai, involving not just drug trafficking but also job scams, blackmail, and land grabbing.
Police have identified Prasad, the alleged supplier of cocaine to Srikanth, as a central figure in this multi-faceted racket.
Investigators say Prasad hosted drug-fueled parties and sold cocaine to several individuals, but his criminal activities extended far beyond narcotics.
According to officials, Prasad orchestrated an elaborate job scam, defrauding over 200 people by promising government positions in the Chennai Corporation, Railways, Income Tax Department, and the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). Victims were conned out of sums ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹20 lakh.
Adding to the gravity of the case, Prasad allegedly blackmailed individuals by accessing their call and location data — reportedly with help from two sub-inspectors now under investigation.
A head constable from Madurai, believed to be closely associated with Prasad, has already been arrested.
The investigation has also turned its focus to Ajay Vandaiyar, a known associate of Prasad, accused of using threats and forged documents to seize land, particularly targeting properties owned by Non-Resident Indians.
Authorities are currently probing financial transactions linked to “AJ Trust and Enterprises,” a front allegedly operated by Vandaiyar.
So far, 22 individuals have been arrested, with five detained under the stringent Goondas Act.
Senior police officials have warned that anyone concealing drug-related activities or involvement in the wider network will also face legal action.
