ED questions IAS officer in Karnataka Public Service Commission case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday questioned an Indian Administrative Service officer and a suspected intermediary in connection with an ongoing investigation into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) examination case. Sources said the interrogation focused on alleged irregularities in the competitive examination and potential financial transactions linked to the recruitment process.

The ED's questioning comes as part of a broader inquiry into reported violations of examination protocols and possible money laundering connected to the KPSC recruitment. The agency has been examining documents and conducting interviews to establish the involvement of officials and intermediaries in the alleged misconduct.

The KPSC examination has faced scrutiny in recent months over concerns regarding the integrity of the selection process. The ED's involvement in the case signals that investigators suspect proceeds of corruption or other unlawful activities may have been diverted or laundered.

Officials said the investigation is at an advanced stage, with multiple individuals already questioned. Further details regarding the nature of the alleged irregularities and the specific roles of those interrogated were not immediately disclosed by the agency.