Prime accused in TTD Parakamani theft case confesses and explains asset donation

TTD Parakamani theft case prime accused C.V. Ravikumar appeared in an emotional video expressing deep regret for what he described as a grave sin, stating that he had donated 90% of his assets to Lord Venkateswara’s temple as an act of atonement.

In the video clip, purportedly released by him and which went viral on social media on Saturday, he admitted that he had stolen money from the temple hundi on April 29, 2023, and said this was the reason he and his family chose to hand over their assets to the Tirumala temple. He asserted that claims of having transferred a portion of his property to individuals under pressure were baseless.

He rejected allegations that he had acted under duress. He said he had filed cases against individuals who had allegedly blackmailed him and circulated false information.

Mr. Ravikumar also said he was distressed by malicious claims about medical procedures on his private parts and continued to suffer mental agony due to such propaganda. He added that remorse had weighed on him every single day and said he was ready to cooperate fully with the judiciary and undergo any medical examination required.