Archive · 8 Oct 2026
ED Details Alleged KPSC Exam Leak and Money Trail
Investigators are looking into claims that a recruitment exam paper was shared before the test.
The Enforcement Directorate says an officer gave the paper and answers to an intermediary.
The test was for veterinary officer jobs and took place on January 8 and 9.
Investigators allege that money was paid for the leaked material.
They say some candidates were asked to pay large sums for government jobs.
The CID reportedly found money transfers from 11 candidates to accounts linked to the intermediary.
Some candidates were allegedly given the paper before the exam.
Another KPSC member was arrested after her home was searched, but investigators have not explained conclusively what role she may have had.
The Enforcement Directorate alleges IAS officer Gnanendra Kumar Gangwar supplied a veterinary officer recruitment paper and answers to intermediary Basavaraj Kannale on January 7, 2024.
The examination was held on January 8 and 9; the ED alleges Gangwar received about ₹1.30 crore for the material.
Investigators say candidates were approached for government jobs, with alleged payments negotiated from as much as ₹80 lakh to ₹30–40 lakh.
The CID reportedly traced about ₹80 lakh in transfers from 11 candidates to accounts linked to Kannale; some candidates allegedly received papers in advance.
KPSC member B.V. Geetha was arrested after her residence was searched, but investigators have not disclosed conclusive details of her alleged role.
- Who
- The ED alleges IAS officer Gnanendra Kumar Gangwar and intermediary Basavaraj Kannale were involved; KPSC member B.V. Geetha is also under investigation.
- What
- An investigation into alleged KPSC recruitment irregularities and advance sharing of a veterinary officer exam paper.
- When
- The paper was allegedly supplied on January 7, before exams held January 8 and 9; the year is not stated.
- Where
- Bengaluru and locations near Devanahalli, Karnataka.
- Why
- Investigators allege examination material was supplied and candidates targeted in exchange for money.
Investigators’ allegations
Limits of disclosed evidence
Gangwar’s alleged role
Investigators’ allegations
The ED alleges Gangwar provided the exam paper and answers to Kannale and received about ₹1.30 crore.
Limits of disclosed evidence
The article reports allegations by investigators, not a finding of guilt or a response from Gangwar.
Geetha’s alleged involvement
Investigators’ allegations
The ED is probing KPSC member B.V. Geetha; her residence was searched and she was arrested.
Limits of disclosed evidence
Investigators have not disclosed conclusive details of her financial dealings or involvement in a specific paper leak.
- Exam
- KPSC veterinary officer recruitment
- Alleged paper transfer
- January 7, via a pen drive
- Examination dates
- January 8 and 9
- Alleged payment to Gangwar
- Around ₹1.30 crore, according to the ED
- Candidate transfers
- About ₹80 lakh from 11 candidates to accounts linked to Kannale, according to the CID
- Alleged candidate asking price
- Initially up to ₹80 lakh, reportedly negotiated to ₹30–40 lakh
- Geetha investigation
- Her residence was searched and she was arrested; conclusive details of her alleged involvement were not disclosed