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ED Files PMLA Prosecution Complaint Against Sun Pariwar in Alleged ₹158-Crore Ponzi Case

Investigators continue tracing the money trail to recover alleged proceeds beyond the ₹25.2 crore already attached.

Overview

  • The Special PMLA Court in Rangareddy took cognisance of the complaint on December 10, 2025.
  • The case follows multiple FIRs by Telangana Police accusing promoter Methuku Ravinder and associates of cheating investors.
  • ED findings state about ₹158 crore was raised from more than 10,000 people through schemes promising returns of up to 100% per year.
  • Companies under the Sun Pariwar umbrella, including Methuku Chit Fund, Methuku Ventures, Metsun Nidhi, Methuku Herbal and a related foundation, were allegedly used to collect funds and acquire assets in linked names.
  • The agency earlier attached properties worth ₹25.2 crore and reports that new entities such as Pudami Agro Farm Lands, Pudami Infra Projects (India) Ltd and Divine Infra Developers were formed in associates’ names to launch further schemes, with the probe ongoing.