Archive · 23 May 2025
ED Summons Likely for Parameshwara in Gold Smuggling Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Karnataka's Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, in a gold smuggling case.
The ED searched an educational institution connected to him, and now plans to question him.
The case involves an actress, Ranya Rao, who is accused of smuggling gold.
The ED is looking into a payment of ₹40 lakh from a trust linked to Parameshwara towards the credit card of Ranya Rao.
Some politicians claim that this investigation is due to fights within the Congress party.
ED is likely to summon G. Parameshwara for questioning in connection to gold smuggling.
Searches were conducted at Sri Siddhartha Academy for Higher Education, linked to Parameshwara.
Ranya Rao is in judicial custody for allegedly smuggling gold at the airport.
ED is investigating a ₹40 lakh payment from the educational trust related to Rao's credit card.
Two Union Ministers allege the ED raid is due to Congress factionalism.
- Who
- G. Parameshwara, Ranya Rao, ED, Pralhad Joshi, D.K. Shivakumar, and possibly Siddaramaiah.
- What
- Investigation into alleged gold smuggling involving Ranya Rao and potential financial irregularities.
- When
- The raids occurred recently; the case relates to events from November 2024 and March 3.
- Where
- Karnataka, including locations related to Parameshwara and the airport.
- Why
- To investigate potential money laundering and financial irregularities.
Official Information
Political Allegations
Reason for ED Action
Official Information
ED is conducting its work based on evidence.
Political Allegations
Faction within the Congress provided information to the ED.
Motive Behind Actions
Official Information
ED actions are based on law and facts.
Political Allegations
The ED actions are used to damage Parameshwara's credibility.
- Under ED Scrutiny
- G. Parameshwara
- Institution Searched
- Sri Siddhartha Academy for Higher Education
- Linked to Gold Smuggling
- Ranya Rao
- Alleged Fund Diversion
- ₹40 lakh
- Provided Gift Context
- D.K. Shivakumar
Sources
Minister denies link with racket, DKS says Parameshwara may have gifted Ranya Rao Rs 15-25 lakh
ED may summon Karnataka home minister Parameshwara in Ranya Rao case
'Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah knows who gave information': Pralhad Joshi claims Congress party alerted ED about G Parameshwara
