Candidates signed blank cheques in KPSC veterinary exam scam: ED

The Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission's Veterinary Officers recruitment examination has revealed a systematic corruption pattern involving blank cheques and promissory notes. According to ED findings, candidates seeking favourable selection paid tens of lakhs of rupees to unnamed intermediaries or officials facilitating the scam. To secure payment of outstanding amounts owed by candidates, the accused parties allegedly compelled them to sign blank cheques and promissory notes, creating a financial hold over the beneficiaries. The practice effectively locked candidates into the scheme, preventing them from backing out or reporting the matter to authorities. The investigation underscores growing concerns about merit-based recruitment processes in India's civil service examinations, where financial inducements have allegedly replaced transparent selection procedures. The ED's probe is continuing to identify all accused parties involved in the scheme and trace the proceeds of corruption.