The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches in connection with a money laundering case involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his family members, and others have been booked, PTI reports, citing official sources.
Raids were carried out at the MUDA office in Mysuru and other locations, along with personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). However, sources clarified that the residences of the chief minister and his family were not included in the searches.
ED officials are examining MUDA documents at the Mysuru office, with local officials present. They may seize relevant documents as part of their investigation.
A few weeks ago, the agency filed an enforcement case information report (ECIR) against Siddaramaiah and others, acting on a recent FIR filed by the Lokayukta. Siddaramaiah is under investigation by both the Lokayukta and the ED for alleged irregularities related to the allotment of 14 plots to his wife by MUDA. However, the CM has denied any wrongdoing.
Other accused in the case include his wife, Parvathi B M, and his brother-in-law, Mallikarjuna Swamy.
Following the controversy, MUDA chairman K Marigowda resigned on Wednesday, citing health reasons.