ED raids 21 premises across K'taka, Gujarat in KPSC job Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at several locations in Karnataka linked to the alleged Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) paper leak scam. Former Chairman of KPSC Shivashankarappa S Sahukar is accused of examination paper leaks, tampering with OMR sheets and demanding bribes ranging from Rs70 to 80 lakhs per candidate to recruit Government Veterinary Officers. It is also alleged that a private company acted as a middleman. In this background, the ED conducted searches at the residence of Shivashankarappa and a few former members of KPSC and offices linked to a private company. The investigation is related to irregularities and possible involvement of people connected with the corrupt recruitment process.

Kalaburagi, Karnataka: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of former KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of veterinary officers. More than 10 ED officials searched the premises and examined… pic.twitter.com/2glxCiN82M

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The agency is also searching locations linked to alleged middlemen and Edutest Solutions Pvt Ltd, the entity responsible for the digital evaluation of examination papers, officials said. he searches are being conducted across Bengaluru, Hassan, Chitradurga, Davangere, Raichur, Karwar, Kalaburgi and Belagavi in Karnataka, besides a
location in Ahmedabad, officials said.

(State Correspondent)