ED raids 21 sites tied to Satish Jarkiholi seizes 3.45cr
India
Big news from Karnataka: ED just raided 21 spots tied to Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his family, grabbing ₹3.45 crore in cash.
The investigation is all about hidden foreign investments and shady money transfers, with raids happening across Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak, and Kolkata.
ED alleges Jarkiholi family Congo/Zambia stakes
ED says Jarkiholi's daughter Priyanka and son Rahul have stakes in companies in Congo and Zambia. They also found possible irregularities in government contracts, including suspected bribes.
Jarkiholi responded by saying he'll cooperate with the investigation and plans to fight for the seized money.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister called the ED action "nothing but politics," but ED's probe is still ongoing.