CBI Takes Over Probe into Rs 65-Crore Viswadeepthi Investment Scam
The CBI has taken over the investigation into a Rs 65-crore alleged investment scam involving Viswadeepthi Multi State Agri Co-operative Society Ltd, following a Kerala High Court order. The society, headquartered in Coimbatore with branches in Kerala, is accused of collecting deposits with promised interest rates of 12 to 14.5 percent but failing to repay them. The FIR names 12 accused, including board members, and cites 335 related criminal cases across several Kerala districts. The CBI's Anti-Corruption Unit in Kochi registered the case under the BUDS Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 63/100.
Outlets measured: deccanherald, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 9 Oct, 07:51 am. Other outlets followed.
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