KPSC exam scam: ED raids 'missing' IAS officer's premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly
The Enforcement Directorate has searched the premises of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly regarding a money laundering investigation into KPSC exam irregularities. The officer, who previously served as the Controller of Examinations at KPSC, was recently in the news due to reports of him being missing.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption and integrity in public service recruitment processes in India.
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday searched the premises of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in an examination conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), officials said.Gangwar, a 2016-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, is currently posted as Director-MSME in the Karnataka Department of Industries and Commerce.He had earlier served as Controller of Examinations at the KPSC and was replaced from the post in March this year, PTI reported.Officials said the searches at Gangwar’s premises in Bengaluru and Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh were carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).It was not immediately clear whether the officer was present at either location when the searches were conducted.A controversy had erupted on Saturday after Gangwar was reported “missing” for a few hours.Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge later dismissed…
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