From Donation Box To Dalal Street? Probe Finds Stolen Ram Mandir Money Was Invested In Shares
From Donation Box To Dalal Street? Probe Finds Stolen Ram Mandir Money Was Invested In Shares Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 09, 2026
From Donation Box To Dalal Street? Probe Finds Stolen Ram Mandir Money Was Invested In Shares Reported By, Edited By Last Updated: July 09, 2026, 15:17 IST During custodial interrogation, the arrested accused reportedly admitted that instead of keeping the stolen cash idle, they invested a portion of it in the stock market Rapid Read According to investigators, the accused exploited loopholes in the temple's donation counting system over several months. (X) Was the money siphoned from the Ram Temple donation boxes quietly finding its way into the stock market? Investigators probing the high-profile donation theft believe a part of the stolen cash was systematically diverted into shares and other financial instruments, exposing what they describe as a sophisticated attempt to not only conceal the money trail but also generate profits from devotees’ offerings. The alleged investment trail or modus operandi has now emerged as one of the most significant aspects of the investigation into the Ram Temple donation theft case. During custodial interrogation, the arrested accused reportedly admitted that instead of keeping the stolen cash idle, they invested a portion of it in the stock market and other financial instruments. Investigators believe the money was routed through the bank accounts of relatives and trusted associates, making it difficult to trace the origin of the funds. As the probe widened, police on Wednesday took the arrested accused to their respective residences in Ayodhya for searches and evidence collection.
The exercise was carried out in the presence of forensic experts and independent witnesses. Officers questioned family members, examined documents and searched for electronic devices, investment records and other financial evidence that could help establish the money trail. Investigators have frozen nearly 30 bank accounts belonging to relatives and close associates of the accused. Officials suspect these accounts may have been used to receive, transfer or temporarily park the stolen money before it was invested in shares or withdrawn for personal use. The accounts are now being scrutinised by financial investigators, who are matching banking transactions with stock market investments, property purchases and cash recoveries. According to investigators, the accused exploited loopholes in the temple’s donation counting system over several months. Cash was allegedly removed in small quantities during the counting process to avoid detection. Rather than immediately spending the money, investigators believe the accused adopted a more sophisticated approach by investing it in financial markets with the intention of earning returns while concealing its origin. “The investigation has now moved beyond recovering stolen cash. Our focus is on following the money trail to identify where the funds went, how they were invested and who ultimately benefited from them. Every financial transaction linked to the accused is being examined," a senior police officer associated with the probe said. Police are now working with financial experts to determine the total amount allegedly invested. Brokerage accounts, trading statements, mobile applications used for investing and digital payment records are being examined.
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