ED conducts raids on KPSC offices in veterinary recruitment fraud probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced on August 18 that it was conducting coordinated raids across multiple premises to investigate alleged financial irregularities linked to veterinary officer recruitment by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The agency said the operation targeted 21 locations spread across Karnataka and Ahmedabad in Gujarat. The searches are part of a broader inquiry into suspected misconduct in the recruitment process, though specific details regarding the nature of the alleged violations remain under investigation. The raids represent an escalation in scrutiny of recruitment practices at the state-level public service commission, which has faced periodic allegations of procedural irregularities in the past. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the investigation involves allegations of bribery, document forgery, or other forms of financial misconduct related to the selection of veterinary officers. The ED's involvement signals that investigators suspect money laundering or foreign exchange violations may be connected to the recruitment irregularities. Further details regarding the investigation and any potential charges are expected as the agency completes its examination of documents and evidence gathered during the raids.