Karnataka MLA KC Veerendra Apprehended by ED in Connection with Illegal Betting Scheme; Substantial Assets Seized

KC Veerendra, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Chitradurga constituency in Karnataka, was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday in Gangtok. The arrest is related to an investigation into illicit online and offline betting activities. During the operation, the ED confiscated approximately Rs 12 crore in cash, which included roughly one crore in foreign currency. Additionally, gold jewelry valued at Rs 6 crore, approximately 10 kilograms of silver articles, and four vehicles were seized under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.