Archive · 18 Jun 2025
ED Summons Karnataka Leaders in Gold Investment Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is asking questions of DK Shivakumar, who is a Deputy Chief Minister, and his brother DK Suresh.
This is part of a money laundering investigation that began in April.
A woman named Aishwarya Gowda was arrested because she allegedly tricked people into investing money, pretending to be connected to politicians.
Suresh says he had no financial dealings with her and reported that his name was misused.
The ED wants to know if the politicians had any involvement in the case.
The ED has summoned Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and his brother DK Suresh.
The summons are related to a money laundering probe launched in April.
Aishwarya Gowda was arrested on April 24 for allegedly duping investors.
Gowda posed as a close associate of politicians to promise high returns on investments.
DK Suresh filed a police complaint alleging misuse of his name.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED), DK Shivakumar, DK Suresh, Aishwarya Gowda.
- What
- DK Shivakumar and DK Suresh have been summoned by the ED for questioning.
- When
- The summons were issued amid an ongoing probe launched in April.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To examine possible political links or financial transactions related to the gold fraud case.
- Individuals Summoned
- DK Shivakumar, DK Suresh
- Inquiry Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Related Offenses
- Money Laundering, Gold Fraud
- Suspect
- Aishwarya Gowda
- Alleged Scheme
- False promises of high investment returns
Sources
ED summons D K Suresh in Aishwarya Gowda ‘fraud’ case
ED summons Suresh, brother of Karnataka deputy CM Shivakumar in Aishwarya Gowda 'fraud' case - Telegraph India
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ED summons D K Shivakumar, his brother in Aishwarya Gowda ‘fraud’ case
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