CM Siddaramaiah among suspects named in MUDA case by ED after attaching 10 properties
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached 10 immovable properties worth ₹20.85 crore in connection with its investigation into the money laundering aspect of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, Deccan Herald reported.
According to the ED, the attached properties include six illegally allotted MUDA sites, three immovable properties and one commercial building. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is among the suspects named in the case.
The ED initiated its investigation on the basis of an FIR filed by the Lokayukta police in Mysuru over a large-scale scam in illegal site allotment by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
“Searches in the case were undertaken by the ED on 18.10.2024 and 28.10.2024. The searches revealed that the sites were allotted in gross violation of the letter dated 14.03.2023, GO dated 27.10.2023, Karnataka Urban Development Authorities (Allotment of Sites in Lieu of Compensation for the Land Acquired) Rules, 2009, as amended in 2015, and Karnataka Urban Development Authority (Incentive Scheme for Voluntary Surrender of Land) Rules, 1991,” the ED said.
The ED said the searches also revealed a deep nexus between MUDA officers or officials and real estate businessmen. “Evidence also revealed payment of cash for allotment of sites as compensation and approval of layouts,” it added.
Earlier in the case, the ED had provisionally attached 283 illegally allotted MUDA sites and three personal properties.
Further, G T Dinesh Kumar, former MUDA commissioner, who allegedly made large-scale illegal allotment of MUDA sites, was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, on September 16, 2025. He is currently in judicial custody under the PMLA.
According to the ED, its investigation revealed routing and layering of illegal gratification obtained by Dinesh Kumar.
Such proceeds of crime were used for purchasing immovable properties and construction of a commercial building in the name of relatives or associates of G T Dinesh Kumar. Further investigation also revealed that gratification was received by former MUDA chairman S K Marigowda in the form of MUDA sites for illegal allotment of sites.
“So far, proceeds of crime having an approximate market value of ₹460 crore have been attached in this case under the provisions of the PMLA, 2002,” the ED said.
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Session on managing family conflicts to be held in Mangaluru on April 11
Mangaluru: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with Family Business Network India is set to organise a session on “Managing Family Conflict: Navigating Differences and Disagreements” on April 11, 2026.
The event will be held at Taj Vivanta in the city from 10 am to 5 pm.
The session will be led by family business advisor Dr. N. Krishnan.
The programme will focus on building governance structures for stability and continuity, Building trust-based systems for long-term harmony, Strengthening relationships while safeguarding the enterprise, Creating clarity, fairness, and alignment across generations and frameworks to separate family, ownership and business roles, along with strategies to turn disagreements into constructive decision-making.
For more details, participants can contact via email at pooja.jha@cii.in or manisha.mittal@cii.in
