Valmiki scam: Rs 15 crore funds siphoned distributed to influence voters in Lok Sabha elections
Valmiki scam by former Karnataka Minister Nagendra and his aides was allegedly used «during the 2024 Lok Sabha election expenditures to influence voters» and some significant portion of the amount for personal expenses, said the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet.
Significant amounts were channeled towards election campaigns under the direction of Nagendra, and the cash was distributed to party workers and voters in constituencies like Bellary, Kudligi, and Kamp, the chargesheet stated.
As per the charge sheet, filed in a special court in Bengaluru, cash was distributed to polling stations in constituencies, with each voter receiving Rs 200 and each polling booth Rs 10,000. «This involved over Rs 15 crores distributed to influence voters.»
Additional funds were deposited into personal accounts linked to Nagendra's associates, including Punith Kumar and Kali Harish, for personal expenses such as flight bookings, vehicle maintenance, and salaries for household staff, stated the chargesheet.
«The investigation traced a detailed money trail from the initial siphoning of Rs 187.33 crores to its final destinations. The funds were funneled through a network of fake accounts, shell companies, and accomplices, ultimately converted into cash, gold, and assets, with substantial portions used for personal expenses and election-related activities. Despite partial recovery, the investigation continues to unravel the full extent of the scheme,» said the ED chargesheet.
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