The popular Telugu association in the USA, NATA (North American Telugu Association), has been permanently closed according to fresh reports.
The information is that the FBI has completely seized all accounts related to NATA.
Sources also say that some of the members lost their jobs due to the background verification process and legal cases.
Many key members of the association are facing legal troubles, according to insiders. The association's website has also been shut down.
NATA is a well-known association for Telugus in the USA, which gained popularity on par with TANA and NATS. The association successfully held a few conventions for many years.
However, some illegal activities, such as matching grants to raise money for events, caught the attention of certain companies, which reported the matter to the FBI.
The investigation began a few months ago, and numerous discrepancies were eventually discovered, leading to the closure of the association, as per reports.
This situation serves as a lesson for any Telugu association in the USA, which should be prudent and maintain legitimate processes when collecting funds.