Hyderabad, May 2 -- The long-dormant investigation into the alleged sheep distribution scam in Telangana has gained fresh momentum.

On Thursday, May 1, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials conducted extensive searches at the residence of the main accused, Moinuddin, in Kokapet, with operations continuing late into the night.

This renewed activity follows preliminary findings that nearly Rs 700 crore in government funds were allegedly misappropriated through the scheme.

The sheep distribution scheme, launched during the previous BRS government, was intended to support shepherd families by subsidising the purchase of sheep.

However, the ACB's probe reportedly revealed large-scale diversion of funds, with officials and middlemen allege...