ED probe into MUDA site allotment scam unearths wrongdoing worth hundreds of crores

MYSURU: The Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the into the alleged site allotment scam in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) following former commissioner G T Dinesh Kumar’s arrest has revealed wrongdoings to the tune of hundreds of crores.

The ED unearthed a massive scam in MUDA involving former MUDA Commissioner G T Dinesh Kumar. Dinesh Kumar was arrested and during the investigation, the ED found evidence of corruption worth Rs 150 crore. The ED has attached several sites acquired by Dinesh Kumar and his associates through corrupt means.

The ED’s investigation revealed that Dinesh Kumar had allocated sites to his associates and family members, including his wife, brother-in-law, and mother-in-law, in violation of rules. One of the beneficiaries was Papanna, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Papanna had been allocated 31 sites despite being ineligible.

The ED has issued a notice to the Mysuru Sub-Registrar’s office, directing them not to register any transactions related to the attached sites. The agency has also sent a list of sites acquired by Dinesh Kumar and his associates to the Sub-Registrar’s office.

The ED’s investigation has revealed that Dinesh Kumar had used his family members and associates to acquire properties and launder black money. The agency has recorded statements from witnesses and is likely to attach more properties in the coming days.

The ED’s probe has also revealed that Dinesh Kumar had allocated sites to his relatives and associates through two housing cooperatives, Vakratunda Griha Nirman Sahakari Sangha and Chamundeshwari Souhardha Sahakari Sangha. The ED has stated that Dinesh Kumar’s actions were “completely illegal” and that he had “misused his position” to acquire properties.