Legal issues
In April 2025, media reports stated that the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) was under investigation by U.S. federal authorities in connection with the alleged misuse of corporate charitable donation matching programmes. According to reports, the investigation followed the termination of employees at U.S. companies, including Fannie Mae and Apple, over irregularities linked to donation matching schemes involving certain non-profit organisations. [3] [4]
Reports further stated that U.S. authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, and Department of Justice, were examining TANA’s role in the matter. In December 2024, a U.S. district court reportedly issued a subpoena seeking records related to donations, expenditures, and organisational representatives. The association had not publicly commented on the allegations at the time of reporting. [5]
In 2017–2018, the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) was referenced in a United States federal investigation into a Sex-trafficking case involving Telugu film actresses, after accused individuals were alleged to have used forged invitation letters bearing the names of various Telugu associations. According to media reports, victims told US law-enforcement agencies that they had been invited to cultural events in the United States using such letters, including those purportedly issued by TANA; however, the association stated that the letters were fake and denied any involvement in the activities. [6]
In connection with the investigation, US authorities questioned office-bearers of TANA regarding the alleged misuse of the organisation’s name and letterheads. TANA officials maintained that the association had no relationship with the accused individuals and did not authorise any such communications. [7]
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