Former MUDA Commissioner Arrested in Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested ex-MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar over alleged illegal site allotments connected to money laundering activities. He was detained following raids and questioning in Bengaluru. The case has ties to Karnataka's political figures, including the Chief Minister and his family, though they have been exonerated.

The Enforcement Directorate has apprehended former MUDA commissioner Dinesh Kumar under anti-money laundering laws regarding illegal site allocations, officials report.

Following searches at his residences and questioning, Kumar will face a special PMLA court in Bengaluru seeking his custody. Allegedly, he engaged in substantial illegal allotments for personal benefit during his term.

The inquiry extended to fabricated allegations against the Karnataka Chief Minister and family, who were later cleared by the courts and state commissions, finding no wrongdoing in exchanges involving MUDA-arranged residential layouts.

(With inputs from agencies.)