A two-pronged strategy has been adopted by the police investigating the case of the ‘white collar drug gang’ uncovered during the raid at a star hotel in Kadavanthra and the subsequent arrest of Kevin B Mathew, an alleged major drug dealer. The investigation, the sources said, is now focused on tracing the source of the drugs allegedly supplied for the high-profile parties, as well as tracking regular attendees of such rave parties.
After the police wrap up the interrogation of Mathew, who allegedly supplied narcotics for the drug party at the hotel, the investigation is likely to expand to Bengaluru and Delhi to identify the sources from where the drugs were procured. Mathew was arrested on the heels of a group of eight professionals nabbed from a hotel on March 28 for alleged drug possession.
Sources said Mathew allegedly built a discreet drug distribution network by identifying regulars at DJ events and exclusive gatherings. His modus operandi included cultivating a clientele of influential professionals including doctors, lawyers and people from the entertainment industry, they added.
Published – 02 May 2026 21:42 IST
