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ED Summons D K Suresh for June 19 Questioning in Aishwarya Gowda Money Laundering Case

Investigators widened the probe after Gowda’s April arrest by seizing cash and documents ahead of Suresh’s testimony

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DK Suresh has been asked to appear before the agency on June 19.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao.
Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar (PTI)

Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate has called former MP D K Suresh to record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on June 19 in connection with the alleged fraud.
  • Aishwarya Gowda was arrested in April after allegedly defrauding investors by promising high returns on gold, cash and bank deposits while claiming ties to senior politicians.
  • ED searches conducted in April led to the seizure of Rs 2.25 crore in cash and incriminating documents from locations linked to Gowda and her husband, Harish K N.
  • Gowda is accused of impersonating Suresh’s sister to pressure victims, prompting the lawmaker to file a police complaint over misuse of his identity.
  • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticised the agency’s actions as politically motivated, while Suresh and his brother have pledged full cooperation with the investigation.