Pramesh S Jain
Directorate of Enforcement (ED),Bengaluru on Saturday filed Prosecution Complaint against Aishwarya Gowda and 17 other accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), before Special Court (PMLA).
Previously, the Directorate has provisionally attached properties worth Rs.3.98 Crore (approx.)after probe found her involvement in money laundering.
Earlier,ED initiated investigation on the basis of Multiple FIRs registered by the various police stations of Karnataka against Aishwarya Gowda,her husband Harish KN and others under various sections of IPC/BNSS.
The allegation in the FIRs is that Smt.Aishwarya Gowda, her husband Harish KN and others have entered into a criminal conspiracy to defraud and cheat several individuals by taking Gold,Cash and funds through Bank accounts from them promising high rate of return.
However,the accused has neither returned the money nor given the promised return and also threatened the investors of dire consequences in case of further pursuance of the matter by claiming her proximity to various high profile politicians.
ED also conducted search operations at various locations related to Aishwarya Gowda and her accomplices under the provisions of PMLA, 2002.
During the said search operations,various incriminating documents related to money laundering activities through movable/immovable properties and other digital devices were found and seized.
The ED has summoned and questioned many people including former MP,DK Suresh on Monday as part of the investigation.
