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ED brings locksmith to raid locked IAS officer flat in KPSC case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) brought a locksmith to break open the locked flat of an IAS officer in Bengaluru as part of its money-laundering probe into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) brought a locksmith to break open the locked flat of an IAS officer in Bengaluru as part of its money-laundering probe into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam. The flat, located in a high-security government quarters complex, was sealed by the IAS officer who is currently absconding.
The ED is investigating alleged irregularities in the recruitment of gazetted probationary officers by the KPSC. The IAS officer is suspected of playing a key role in the scam. The agency has conducted multiple searches and is tracking financial transactions linked to the case.
The agency has issued summons to the officer but no response has been received. The investigation is ongoing.
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This case adds to a series of recruitment scandals that have plagued the KPSC over the past decade, eroding public trust in state government hiring. The ED's use of a locksmith signals the seriousness of the probe and suggests the officer is avoiding cooperation. The central question is the trail of alleged bribes: under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, the ED needs to link specific proceeds of crime to the accused. If the officer remains untraceable, the agency may seek a non-bailable warrant or approach a special PMLA court for attachment of the flat and other assets. The next step is likely a formal summons or coercive action by the court.
Source: indianexpress.com
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