ED begins asset seizure in fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the process of seizing properties belonging to Aishwarya Gowda in connection with a multi-crore fraud case that continues to unfold with new twists. The investigation has now entered a critical phase, just days after former MP D.K. Suresh was summoned by the ED to appear for questioning today.
Sources confirm that Aishwarya Gowda owns assets worth several crores and is being investigated for alleged money laundering and illegal financial transactions. The ED is probing how much wealth was amassed through fraudulent means, where the funds were transferred, and which individuals were involved.
Aishwarya had frequently referred to herself as the sister of D.K. Suresh at various public events. Following her arrest, the ED scrutinized her financial records and money trails, uncovering what they claim are strong leads connecting her to Suresh. As a result, the agency issued summons to the former MP, indicating that he may also face scrutiny regarding asset attachment.
According to ED officials, financial transactions between Aishwarya and D.K. Suresh reportedly took place over the past couple of years. This has raised questions about the extent of his involvement or knowledge of the dealings. The investigation is ongoing, with the ED aiming to expose the full scale of the financial network behind the scam. Meanwhile, the asset seizure process is expected to tighten the legal noose around the key accused and reveal the broader web of connections involved in the case.