ED action in Karnataka excise case: Searches at Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belagavi; minister Satish Jarkiholi's brother-in-law under scanner
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Karnataka in connection with an alleged excise department corruption case.Among the premises searched was that of Y Manjunath, an additional commissioner in the excise department and brother-in-law o
By Toi City Desk
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Karnataka in connection with an alleged excise department corruption case.Among the premises searched was that of Y Manjunath, an additional commissioner in the excise department and brother-in-law of Karnataka PWD minister Satish Jarkiholi, news agency PTI reported.Officials said around 18 locations in Belagavi, Bengaluru, and Mysuru districts were raided with CRPF security cover.
Premises linked to a deputy commissioner-rank officer and other excise department staff were also searched.ED registered the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after taking cognisance of a Lokayukta Police FIR, PTI reported.Manjunath is the son of former Bellari MP Y Devendrappa.
His wife is the sister of Satish Jarkiholi and BJP MLAs Ramesh and Balchandra Jarkiholi.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in BengaluruStay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
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