Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Karnataka MLA Arrested in Illegal Betting Case
A politician from Karnataka, K.C. Veerendra, was arrested by the ED for suspected illegal betting.
During the investigation, the ED found a lot of cash and gold.
They searched casinos and other places, even seizing some stuff.
The MLA was in Sikkim when the arrest happened and will be moved to Bengaluru for the next steps.
Karnataka MLA K.C. Veerendra arrested in Sikkim on money laundering charges.
Arrest related to an alleged illegal online and offline betting case.
ED seized ₹12 crore in cash, including foreign currency, and ₹6 crore in gold.
Searches conducted at 31 locations, including casinos in multiple states.
Veerendra was taken into custody and will be brought to Bengaluru.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested K.C. Veerendra.
- What
- Karnataka MLA K.C. Veerendra was arrested for alleged illegal betting.
- When
- Arrested on Saturday; raids launched on Friday.
- Where
- Arrested in Sikkim; searches in multiple states including Goa.
- Why
- The arrest is related to an alleged illegal online and offline betting case.
Allegations
Defense
Betting Operations
Allegations
Veerendra is accused of running online betting sites.
Defense
No statement from Veerendra or Congress party.
- Arrested
- K.C. Veerendra
- Position
- Karnataka MLA
- Charge
- Illegal Betting & Money Laundering
- Location of Arrest
- Sikkim
- Cash Seized
- ₹12 crore (approx.)
- Gold Seized
- ₹6 crore (approx.)
