Money Laundering Scandal Engulfs Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife are under scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged money laundering linked to the MUDA land allotment case. The ED action follows a Lokayukta FIR that alleges Siddaramaiah's wife received land in an upmarket area of Mysuru as part of compensatory sites. Siddaramaiah has denied any wrongdoing.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his wife face scrutiny as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigates allegations of money laundering tied to the MUDA land allotment case. Official sources revealed that this action follows the registration of a Lokayukta FIR.

The ED has invoked several sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Siddaramaiah in its Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to a police FIR. This empowers the ED to summon the accused for questioning and potentially seize their assets.

Compensatory sites in a high-value area in Mysuru were allegedly given to Siddaramaiah's wife, prompting claims of illegalities. Siddaramaiah refutes the allegations and vows to fight the case legally.

(With inputs from agencies.)