ED raids Karnataka locations linked to Ballari MP, other Congress leaders
At the time, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said the ED had the right to conduct raids and it wasn't embarrassing to the government, noting that central agencies operate independently and a SIT is also investigating.The alleged scam emerged after corporation accounts superintendent Chandrasekharan P was found dead on 21 May 2024. His suicide note alleged an unauthorised transfer of Rs 187 crore from the corporation, with Rs 88.62 crore illegally deposited into IT company accounts and a Hyderabad cooperative bank.Following the incident, two officials were suspended and Karnataka Tribal Welfare and Sports Minister Nagendra resigned, who was later arrested by the ED in connection with the alleged scam. advertisement
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