Tirupati TTD's 10-year 'silk scam' exposed: Polyester sold as silk, ₹54 Cr loss

• * A "silk scam" involving overpriced and fake silk clothes has been uncovered at Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD).
• * Clothes valued at Rs 100 were billed at Rs 1,400, and polyester was supplied instead of real silk for temple rituals.
• * The scam, reportedly run by supplier VRS Exports, lasted 10 years (2015-2025) and caused TTD a loss of over Rs 54 crore.
• * Initially investigated by vigilance, the case has now been handed over to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for further inquiry.

Why It Matters: ₹54 Cr Tirupati silk scam exposes deep corruption & oversight failures.