Archive · 25 Jan 2026
ED Attaches Properties in Karnataka PSI Scam
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Bengaluru has attached properties worth Rs 1.53 crore belonging to two individuals involved in a recruitment scam for Police Sub-Inspectors in Karnataka.
The scam occurred during the 2021-22 exam for 545 PSI positions.
The then Additional Director General of Police (Recruitment), Amrit Paul, and Head Constable Sridhar H. are accused of facilitating unauthorized access to the exam's answer sheets.
They allegedly tampered with the sheets to ensure the selection of undeserving candidates in exchange for bribes ranging from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 70 lakh per candidate.
The illicit money was used to construct residential properties.
The ED is continuing its investigation into the irregularities.
ED attached properties worth Rs 1.53 crore of Amrit Paul and Sridhar H. in a PSI recruitment scam.
The scam involved tampering with OMR answer sheets to ensure selection of undeserving candidates.
Bribes ranging from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 70 lakh were collected per candidate.
The illicit money was used for the construction of residential properties.
The ED is continuing its investigation into the irregularities of the PSI examination.
- Who
- Amrit Paul (then ADGP, Recruitment) and Head Constable Sridhar H.
- What
- Alleged irregularities in the recruitment of Police Sub-Inspectors in Karnataka
- When
- 2021-22
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Allegations of cheating and corrupt practices in the conducted examination
- Agency Involved
- Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru
- Properties Attached
- Residential properties worth Rs 1.53 crore
- Accused Individuals
- Amrit Paul (then ADGP, Recruitment) and Head Constable Sridhar H.
- Alleged Irregularities
- Cheating and corrupt practices in PSI recruitment exam
- Bribes Collected
- Rs 30 lakh to Rs 70 lakh per candidate
- Act Under
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
- Exam Year
- 2021-22
- Vacancies Filled
- 545 PSI positions
Sources
ED Attaches Properties Of Then ADGP, Head Constable In PSI Recruitment Scam In Karnataka
ED Attaches 3 Immovable Properties Of BMS Trust In Engineering Seat Blocking Scam
ED attaches assets of IPS officer in SI recruitment ‘scam’
Karnataka: ED Attaches ₹19.46 Crore BMS Trust Properties In Engineering Seat Scam
