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Police filed an FIR over corruption allegations in KAS exams, revealing massive bribe demands linked to interview marks and a KPSC member.
CH NEWS, BENGALURU
Local police have officially filed a first information report following serious allegations of corruption in the recent Karnataka Administrative Service examinations. The legal action comes directly after reports revealed that massive bribes were being demanded to manipulate exam scores.
According to police sources, a formal complaint was submitted by an individual named Kantakumar. The investigation was triggered after reports surfaced that a massive sum of one and a half crore rupees was demanded in exchange for awarding 25 crucial marks during the official interview stage of the competitive exams.
The complaint highlights specific connections involving a candidate selected for one of the available posts. Investigators discovered that this particular candidate was in direct contact with a member of the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Call detail records have already been recovered, providing physical proof of frequent phone conversations between the candidate and the commission official. This has raised deep questions regarding how members are allowed to interact with candidates appearing for interviews.
The controversial interviews took place two months ago, featuring a four-person panel. Authorities note that one of the panel members allegedly demanded huge amounts of money from aspirants. Police have taken the matter very seriously and are currently digging deeper into phone records and communication histories to uncover the full extent of the scam.
Law enforcement officials are expanding their probe to determine if other candidates were also targeted or if additional officials were involved in the racket. This latest development has shocked job seekers across the state, putting intense pressure on recruitment boards to ensure complete transparency and fair play in all future public service examinations. The investigation remains active as police gather more evidence.