Lokayukta Police conducts surprise inspection at Mangaluru Urban Development Authority office
recovers unaccounted money
Mangaluru: The city Lokayukta Police have reportedly conducted a surprise inspection at the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) office on Wednesday (March 13) evening, in the backdrop of complaints regarding delay in disposing of the files of public and the increasing role of middlemen in the office.
Reportedly, during the inspection, a significant amount of money was discovered in the possession of office officials and other individuals, however no satisfactory explanations were provided. In addition, a bag containing money was found within the office premises. It has also been learnt that the public has also complained about instances of corruption and harassment by officials within the office.
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Additionally, numerous files that remained pending for extended periods without resolution were also found during the probe. There is evidence suggesting that officials were in communication with brokers via phone, facilitating the disposal of files. In this backdrop, Lokayukta Superintendent of Police C.A. Simon has confirmed that investigations into the network within the MUDA office are ongoing.
Mangaluru Lokayukta Deputy Superintendent of Police Chaluvaraju B, Dr. Gana P. Kumar, and Inspectors of Police Amanullah A and Suresh Kumar P and others were present during the raid.
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Visually impaired man held at Bengaluru airport for smuggling gold worth Rs 3.44 cr
Bengaluru, Mar 8 (PTI): A visually impaired man was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport here for allegedly smuggling gold worth Rs 3.44 crore from Dubai, customs officials said on Saturday.
The identity of the suspect was not disclosed, but officials said the arrest was made on March 4.
The arrest comes a day after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Bengaluru Airport in connection with gold smuggling. A total of 14.2 kg of gold valued at Rs 12.56 crore was recovered from her.
According to Customs officials, acting on specic intelligence, Bengaluru Air Customs officers intercepted the visually impaired passenger upon his arrival from Dubai.
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"Upon inspection, 3,995.22 grams of gold worth Rs 3,44,38,796, concealed under his shirt, was seized, and a smuggling case was registered," Customs ocials said in a statement on 'X'.
04-03-2024: On Basis of specific intelligence, Bengaluru Air Customs officers intercepted a Passenger (visually impaired) arrived from Dubai. 3995.22 gms of gold worth Rs. 3,44,38,796/- concealed under his shirt was seized and a smuggling case was booked. #IndianCustomsAtWork pic.twitter.com/7rFbxZgSXI
— Bengaluru Customs (@blrcustoms) March 7, 2025
