Karnataka Woman's Assets Seized in High-Profile Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 4 crore amid a money laundering probe involving Karnataka-based Aishwarya Gowda, who allegedly defrauded individuals while claiming political connections. Congress leader D K Suresh denied ties despite being mentioned. The investigation stems from multiple FIRs filed by local police.

In a significant move, the Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth approximately Rs 4 crore in connection to a money laundering investigation involving a Karnataka-based woman. The individual allegedly used her claimed proximity to high-profile politicians to defraud several people.

D K Suresh, a Congress leader and the younger brother of Karnataka's deputy chief minister, appeared before the federal agency and provided a statement regarding his alleged association with the accused, Aishwarya Gowda. He has categorically denied any connection to her.

The investigation, which follows multiple FIRs filed against Gowda, her husband, and others, has uncovered that they promised high returns to investors using gold, cash, and bank funds, yet failed to deliver while threatening those who pursued their investments. The Enforcement Directorate has issued an attachment order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)