Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Jarkiholi Says Karnataka CM Knows ED Complaint Filer
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 complained to the ED.
He said he told Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar about that person.
He did not name the complainant.
He said the person could be from outside Congress or could be a party insider.
Jarkiholi denied making the alleged foreign investments and rejected other allegations.
He said the ED must support its claims through its investigation and final report.
Satish Jarkiholi said he informed Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar about the person who allegedly filed an ED complaint against him.
Jarkiholi declined to identify the complainant, saying 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 took place in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
Jarkiholi rejected allegations involving financial irregularities, undisclosed 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.
- When
- The ED searches took place on September 9 and 10; Jarkiholi made the statements on Saturday.
- Where
- The searches covered premises in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Kolkata.
- Why
- The ED is investigating suspected financial irregularities, undisclosed overseas investments and alleged 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 claims 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 identity
Jarkiholi's Position
Jarkiholi said he knows the complainant and informed D.K. Shivakumar, but declined to identify the person.
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
The articles provide no public response from the complainant or the Enforcement Directorate about the person's identity.
- 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
