Karnataka: ED arrests woman who 'cheated' people, claimed 'proximity' with politicians
Karnataka: ED arrests woman who 'cheated' people, claimed 'proximity' with politicians
NEW DELHI: (Apr 26) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has arrested a woman from Bengaluru, who claimed proximity with various "high-profile" politicians, as part of a money-laundering probe against her for allegedly cheating people by promising them high returns against gold, cash and bank deposits.
Aishwarya Gowda (33) was taken into custody on April 24 and a special court set up under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Bengaluru sent her to the ED's custody for 14 days, the federal agency said in a statement.
The ED conducted searches in connection with the case at 14 locations in Karnataka on April 24-25.
