Court slams slow investigation in corruption case involving Yediyurappa and Vijayendra
Bengaluru: The Special Court of People's Representatives has expressed displeasure over the lack of progress in the investigation of corruption allegations against former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra. Despite the case being under investigation for over two years, the court noted that the Lokayukta police have failed to provide substantial updates.
The court's frustration was evident as Lokayukta investigators appeared to explain the situation in response to a show cause notice. The investigation, which has been primarily focused on shell companies, has seen little advancement, according to the court. The Special Court took issue with the investigating officer, DySP Satish M.H., for his inadequate progress in the case.
The case involves allegations of corruption in a Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) apartment tender, where Rs. 8.41 crores were allegedly funneled through fake companies. B.S. Yediyurappa's grandson, Shashidhar Maradi, has been accused of facilitating these transfers. Other individuals named in the private complaint include B.Y. Vijayendra, Shashidhar Maradi, Sanjay Shri, Chandrakanta Ramalingam, S.T. Somasekhar, Dr. G.C. Prakash, K. Ravi, and Virupakshappa Yamakanamaradi. The complaint was filed by social activist T.J. Abraham.
The allegations centre on the misuse of authority to grant a housing project contract to Ramalingam Construction Company, allegedly in exchange for bribes. In September 2022, the Special Court ordered the Lokayukta Police Inspector to file an FIR against Yediyurappa and others, and to investigate the claims of bribes being funneled through cash and shell companies.
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Counterfeit notes worth Rs 2.38 lakh seized in Bantwal, two arrested
Mangaluru: Punjalakatte Police have busted a fake currency racket near Pandavarakallu in Badagakajekkaru village of Bantwal taluk, arresting two persons and seizing counterfeit notes and other materials worth about Rs 7.96 lakh, Deccan Herald reported.
According to police, Sub-Inspector Rajesh K.V. received credible information on May 1 that two persons were allegedly transporting and storing counterfeit currency in a car at Koominadka near Pandavarakallu with the intention of circulating it for financial gain.
Acting on the tip-off, the police team raided the location and detained Mohammed Sameer (28) and Mohammed Irfan (26). Another accused, Rasheed Kundadka, managed to escape from the spot.
Police seized five bundles of counterfeit Rs 500 notes with a total face value of Rs 2.38 lakh. They also confiscated three mobile phones worth Rs 57,000 and the car allegedly used in the crime, valued at around Rs 5 lakh.
The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 7.96 lakh.
