ED questions ex-Congress MP D K Suresh in Aishwarya Gowda case
Ex-Congress MP D K Suresh said he was summoned by the ED because many of Aishwarya Gowda's victims had named him in their statements, as 'the person had misused my name'.
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Former MP D K Suresh. (Photo Credit: X)The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Monday questioned Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar’s brother and former MP D K Suresh in a money laundering case against Aishwarya Gowda, who allegedly cheated several people on the pretext of gold business ventures posing as his sister.
After appearing before ED officials, D K Suresh said he was summoned because many of Aishwarya Gowda’s victims had named him in their statements before the agency, as “the person had misused my name”.
“They (ED) asked me a few questions to which I have answered. I am supporting the investigation. They have asked me to appear again on July 8, which I will do. I also have mentioned the complaint that I had filed before the Bengaluru city police,” he added, referring to his police complaint accusing Aishwarya Gowda of using false family connections to facilitate fraudulent activities.
The Central agency also said it attached properties worth Rs 3.98 crore belonging to Aishwarya Gowda and others in a financial fraud case. “The attached properties include immovable properties in the form of flats, constructed building and land having value of Rs 2.01 crore and movable properties in the form of cash and vehicle worth Rs 1.97 crore,” ED said in a statement.
ED initiated the money-laundering investigation based on multiple FIRs registered at various police stations against Aishwarya Gowda, her husband Harish K N, and others over the allegation that they entered into a criminal conspiracy to defraud and cheat several people by taking gold, cash, and funds from them after promising high returns.
The accused have neither returned the money nor given the promised return. Gowda also allegedly threatened the investors with dire consequences if they pursued the matter further, by claiming proximity to various high-profile politicians.
ED has searched various locations connected with Aishwarya Gowda and her accomplices, and seized incriminating documents related to money-laundering activities allegedly carried out using movable and immovable properties and other digital devices.
Aishwarya Gowda, who is reportedly close to BJP, Congress and JD(S) politicians, is facing charges of cheating and money laundering as she allegedly cheated some rich people in Bengaluru by claiming to be Suresh’s sister.
The ED also raided Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni’s home recently.
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