Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Fraud: All Eight Accused Sent to Judicial Custody

In a significant development regarding the alleged donation fraud at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, all eight accused have been ordered to remain in judicial custody for 14 days. Following a court hearing, the special judge extended their custody after they were presented via video conference. The police did not request further custody, and the case continues to unfold as authorities investigate the embezzlement claims. This situation raises questions about the management of donations intended for the temple's construction.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 29, 2026, 16:55 IST

Judicial Custody for Accused in Ayodhya Donation Fraud

On Monday, a local court in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, ordered all eight individuals arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Temple to be held in judicial custody for 14 days. This information was confirmed by an official.

Umesh Dubey, a special public prosecutor, stated that after the previous period of judicial custody ended, the accused were presented via video conference before Special Judge Rajat Verma of the anti-corruption court.

He further noted that the police did not submit any request for the custody of the accused. Earlier, a special court had remanded them to three days of judicial custody until Monday. Following the hearing on the case, the court extended their judicial custody by an additional 14 days.