The recent chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unveiled the misappropriation of Rs 20.19 crore from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd (KMVSTDCL) which was diverted to Ballari during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Former Karnataka ST Welfare Minister B Nagendra has been named as the accused 1 and is currently in judicial custody. The chargesheet lists 25 accused, including high-profile individuals from Hyderabad and Karnataka. The ED discovered that a significant amount of the diverted funds were used to purchase liquor just before the elections. The central agency also found that around Rs 90 crore…

Darshan, a Kannada film star, is under investigation by Bengaluru police for his involvement in two new cases. The probe has revealed the role of gangster J Nagaraj alias ‘Wilson Garden’ Naga, an undertrial prisoner at Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. Darshan has been in custody since June 22 for the murder of his fan, Renukaswamy. Police sources suspect that the cigarette in a viral photo of Darshan was given to him by Naga, with whom he was seen smoking and relaxing in the prison yard. Investigators are looking into the smuggling of banned items and mobile devices into the prison,…

Bengaluru prison was in the spotlight after a viral photo revealed Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa smoking a cigarette and enjoying a drink. Darshan, along with 16 others, has been in custody since June 22 for the murder of Renukaswamy. The victim was allegedly killed by Darshan due to inappropriate messages sent to his female friend. The investigation into this murder case is reaching its final stages, and a charge sheet will soon be submitted to the court. The image also featured ‘Wilson Garden’ Naga, a well-known criminal, Darshan’s manager Nagaraj, and an unidentified man. Naga has been arrested under…

A dubious NGO from Uttar Pradesh posed as a premier investigating agency to deceive Bengaluru police officials. The ‘National Crime Investigation Bureau’ (NCIB) sent letters appointing a ‘Crime Information Officer’ for Bengaluru and requested official acknowledgment. The police grew suspicious due to the organization’s online presence and false claims of registration and certification. The Central Crime Branch (CCB) investigated and discovered that the NCIB was operating fraudulently without legal authority. They filed a case against the organization and its leader, Shukla, for cheating and forgery. Despite claiming ISO certification, the NCIB’s authenticity was debunked by authorities. The case against the…

Karnataka Lokayukta Conducts Massive Raids on Government Officials In a major crackdown on corruption, the Karnataka Lokayukta carried out extensive search operations in 55 locations across six districts in the state. This comes as the second large-scale raid targeting errant government officials within a week. A team of 85 officers from the Ombudsman’s police wing conducted the raids on properties linked to 12 government officials. Notable figures among those targeted include Ramesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Commercial Tax, and Athhar Ali, Deputy Controller of Legal Metrology in Bengaluru Division. Following the raids, more information is expected to be disclosed. Just…

In a shocking revelation, a part of the 750-page chargesheet filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) detailed the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl involving former chief minister B S Yediyurappa and three co-accused. The incident took place on February 2, 2024, when the survivor and her mother sought Yediyurappa’s help at his residence in Bengaluru. Yediyurappa then allegedly sexually assaulted the girl after asking her about a previous assault. After the survivor’s mother uploaded a video of the crime on Facebook, the accused individuals coerced her into removing it. Yediyurappa directed one of the accused to pay…

Investigators have uncovered a sophisticated FedEx fraud operation in Bengaluru, linking the suspects to Singapore. The cybercriminals used SIM boxes to reroute calls through VoIP and satellite communication to evade detection. A 26-year-old woman fell victim to the scam, losing Rs 31.30 lakh after being coerced by fake cybercrime officials posing as FedEx representatives. The scammers convinced her to transfer money to “RBI” accounts under the guise of verification. Authorities traced the IP addresses to Singapore and Hong Kong, indicating a larger cybercrime syndicate in Southeast Asia. The investigation led to the discovery of mule accounts and the freezing of…

Illegal Sale of Phone Records: 10 Arrested in Bengaluru Ten individuals from three detective agencies in Bengaluru have been apprehended by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) police for unlawfully obtaining and selling call detail records (CDR). The arrested individuals were associated with Rajadhani Corporate Service, Mahanagari Detective and Security Solution Pvt Ltd, and Elegant Detective. During the raids conducted on May 22, 43 CDRs were recovered and are currently under analysis. CDRs contain information about calls made and received from a phone, which can be crucial for investigations when obtained through legal procedures. Two cases have been registered under various…