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NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on Wednesday at premises linked to Congress MP E Tukaram from Bellary and three MLAs in Karnataka as part of a money laundering investigation into the alleged Valmiki scam involving misappropriation of tribal welfare funds.
The searches were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following FIRs filed by Karnataka Police and CBI regarding the diversion of funds from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation.
The ED claims the siphoned funds were used in Bellary constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation was established in 2006 to focus on socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribe communities in Karnataka through various welfare schemes.
The case originated from earlier investigations by Karnataka Police and CBI into the misuse of funds meant for tribal welfare programs.
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