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Karnataka Minister Says CM Knows ED Complainant Against Him
The Enforcement Directorate, or ED, is investigating allegations connected to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi.
The agency searched 21 places linked to him, his family and associates.
Jarkiholi said he knows who made the complaint to the ED.
He told Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar about that person.
He did not say whether the complainant was from Congress or outside the party.
Jarkiholi denied making the alleged foreign investments.
He also rejected the other allegations against him.
He said the ED must prove its claims in its investigation and final report.
He said he would give his response to the agency if it sends him a notice.
Satish Jarkiholi said he informed Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar about the person who allegedly complained to the Enforcement Directorate.
Jarkiholi declined to identify the complainant and said the person could be an outsider or a Congress insider.
The Enforcement Directorate searched 21 premises linked to Jarkiholi, his family members and associates on September 9 and 10.
The searches covered Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Jarkiholi rejected allegations involving financial irregularities, overseas investments and PWD contracts, saying he would respond if formally notified.
- Who
- Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and the Enforcement Directorate are central to the report.
- What
- Jarkiholi said he informed the Chief Minister about the person who allegedly filed an ED complaint against him and rejected the allegations under investigation.
- Where
- The searches covered premises in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata.
- When
- The ED searches took place on September 9 and 10; Jarkiholi made the statements on Saturday.
- Why
- The ED alleges suspected financial irregularities, undisclosed overseas investments and irregularities linked to Public Works Department contracts.
Jarkiholi's Position
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
Financial wrongdoing
Jarkiholi's Position
Jarkiholi rejected the allegations and said the ED must substantiate its charges through its investigation, final report and chargesheet.
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
The ED has alleged suspected financial irregularities and irregularities linked to Public Works Department contracts.
Overseas investments
Jarkiholi's Position
Jarkiholi said he had not made foreign investments and questioned how he could be accused of making them.
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
The ED is investigating alleged undisclosed overseas investments.
Complaint and political links
Jarkiholi's Position
Jarkiholi said he knows the complainant and informed D.K. Shivakumar, but declined to identify the person; he said the complainant could be an outsider or party insider.
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
The report does not include a public response from the complainant or the Enforcement Directorate about the complainant's identity.
Key facts
- Minister
- Satish Jarkiholi, Karnataka's Public Works Department Minister
- Chief Minister
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate
- Searches
- 21 premises were searched
- Search dates
- September 9 and 10
- Locations
- Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata
- Legal framework
- Foreign Exchange Management Act
Quotes
Satish Jarkiholi
Karnataka Public Works Department Minister
“I know about the person and got all the information. I knew it earlier. They have the right to file a complaint. I have informed the Chief Minister about the person.”
thehansindia.com
“The ED will have to give the final report and file a chargesheet. They will have to remark and substantiate their charges.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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