KPSC ‘recruitment scam’: ED attaches properties worth ₹1.22 crore belonging to former chairman, member and IAS officer

Bengaluru The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹1.22 crore belonging to three former senior functionaries of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) in connection with the veterinary officer recruitment scam. ED gets custody of former KPSC chief Sahukar, member Geetha in veterinary recruitment scam storyline 1 Those whose properties have been attached include former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar, commission member Geetha B.V.

Shivamurthy and IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, who was then Controller of Examinations. KPSC chairman suspended for second time by Governor storyline 1 ED detains former KPSC chief Sahukar, KPSC member Geetha after fresh raid storyline 1 KPSC paper leak case: Karnataka CM sanctions prosecution of suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar storyline 1 The attachment order was issued on Friday (November 13) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

KPSC recruitment scam: ‘₹20–40 lakh bribes for leaked answer keys’ KPSC recruitment scam: ‘₹20–40 lakh bribes for leaked answer keys’ KPSC recruitment scam: ‘₹20–40 lakh bribes for leaked answer keys’ storyline 1 How the scam unfolded? According to the ED investigation, the three officials allegedly abused their official positions in conspiracy with Basavaraj Kannale, a middleman, and others in order to collect illegal gratification from candidates in exchange for assured selection through question paper leaks, supply of candidate-specific answer keys and manipulation of confidential marks during preparation of the 1:3 eligibility list.

The investigation revealed that Mr. Gangwar allegedly leaked question papers, with the correct answers marked, to his close associate, Mr. Kannale, on January 7, 2026, the ED said. Mr. Kannale allegedly circulated the papers among 10 candidates at villas on the outskirts of Bengaluru on January 8, a day before the examination. Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep The recent scandal to hit the recruitment process in the Karnataka State Public Service Commission, with the Chairperson facing allegations of nepotism, is only the latest in a series over the last few decades.

Sharath S. Srivatsa takes an overview of the system Spotlight Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep storyline 1 He reportedly demanded bribes ranging from ₹20 lakh to ₹40 lakh from candidates. A portion of the money was allegedly collected in advance, while the remaining amounts were secured through blank signed cheques and promissory notes. The ED claimed to have found that the OMR answer sheets of these candidates matched the initial answer key published by the KPSC, including answers that were subsequently declared incorrect in the revised answer key.

Answer keys for six candidates In another instance, at the alleged insistence of Mr. Sahukar, Mr. Gangwar allegedly used confidential seating arrangements and jumbled charts, which were under his custody, to prepare correct answers to 80 questions for six candidates. The registration numbers of these candidates were allegedly provided by Ms. Geetha on January 8, and the answers were handed over to her.

In return, the then chairman allegedly assured Mr. Gangwar of favourable interview marks in the KAS examination for a candidate of his choice. The ED also seized a notebook from Mr. Sahukar’s residence containing centre-wise registration numbers of candidates, allegedly written in his handwriting. Mr. Sahukar allegedly collected ₹10 lakh in cash from one candidate against a deal of ₹20 lakh, while Ms.

Geetha allegedly collected ₹20 lakh from another candidate against a deal of ₹40 lakh. Karnataka CM considering closing down KPSC in light of alleged irregularities in recruitment Karnataka CM considering closing down KPSC in light of alleged irregularities in recruitment He stated that ‘thieves have joined the commission’ Karnataka CM considering closing down KPSC in light of alleged irregularities in recruitment storyline 1 Money routed The ED claimed that its investigation further revealed that the alleged illegal gratification was collected in cash and through the bank accounts of Om Lakshmi Souharda Sahakari Sangha Niyamita, Bhalki, Bidar, and other such third parties.

The money was allegedly disguised through transactions recorded in bogus savings accounts. KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam: CID probe reveals money trail, question-paper leak network in Karnataka storyline 1 Earlier, the ED conducted searches under Section 17 of the PMLA at multiple premises, including the KPSC office. It has, to date, arrested Mr. Sahukar, Ms. Geetha, Mr.

Gangwar and Mr. Kannale.