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CID Traces Alleged KPSC Scam Proceeds to Jewellery Purchase
The CID is investigating claims that money was collected illegally from candidates seeking veterinary officer jobs.
Investigators are trying to follow where that money went.
They reportedly found that jewellery worth about Rs 26 lakh was bought for a woman linked to IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar.
The purchase allegedly happened at a jewellery shop in Bengaluru.
Investigators have reportedly collected the receipt and CCTV footage from the shop.
They are also checking bank accounts held in other people’s names.
One account under the name Basavaraj is being examined.
The woman was questioned but reportedly denied being connected to the recruitment scam.
The CID is investigating alleged irregularities in veterinary officer recruitment through the Karnataka Public Service Commission.
Investigators reportedly traced about Rs 26 lakh in jewellery allegedly purchased for a woman linked to IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar.
The jewellery was reportedly bought at an outlet on Dickenson Road in Bengaluru.
The CID reportedly obtained the purchase receipt and showroom CCTV footage while examining the alleged money trail.
Investigators are scrutinising deposits in accounts held by other people, including an account linked to Basavaraj at Lakshmi Souharda Cooperative Bank in Bidar.
- Who
- The Criminal Investigation Department, IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, a woman allegedly linked to him, and people connected to the veterinary officer recruitment process.
- What
- The CID is probing alleged recruitment irregularities and a suspected money trail involving jewellery purchases and bank deposits.
- Where
- The jewellery was reportedly purchased on Dickenson Road in Bengaluru; related banking transactions are being examined in Bidar.
- When
- Why
- Investigators are trying to determine how money allegedly collected from recruitment candidates was routed and used.
Investigators' Allegations
Woman's Denial
Alleged connection to the money trail
Investigators' Allegations
Investigators reportedly believe jewellery purchased for the woman may be connected to money allegedly collected from recruitment candidates and are examining the transaction trail.
Woman's Denial
The woman reportedly denied having any connection with the recruitment scam when questioned by the investigating agency.
Association with Gyanendra Kumar
Investigators' Allegations
The investigation reportedly alleges that Gyanendra Kumar took the woman to the jewellery store and bought gold ornaments for her.
Woman's Denial
The report says the woman denied a connection to the scam, but does not provide a separate detailed response from Gyanendra Kumar.
Key facts
- Investigating agency
- Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
- Recruitment under scrutiny
- Veterinary officer recruitment through the Karnataka Public Service Commission
- Reported jewellery value
- Around Rs 26 lakh
- Jewellery location
- A reputed outlet on Dickenson Road, Bengaluru
- Evidence reportedly obtained
- Purchase receipt and showroom CCTV footage
- Bank under scrutiny
- Lakshmi Souharda Cooperative Bank in Bidar
- Account being examined
- An account in the name of Basavaraj
Sources
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