The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids on eight government officials on Wednesday, seizing assets including jewellery and cash valued at a total of Rs 31 crore. The raids were carried out across multiple locations in the state, targeting officials from various departments suspected of amassing wealth disproportionate to their known sources of income.
Details of the Raids
The operation, which began early in the morning, involved simultaneous searches at the residences and offices of the accused officials. According to Lokayukta sources, the seized items include gold and diamond jewellery worth approximately Rs 18 crore, cash amounting to Rs 8 crore, and other assets such as property documents and vehicles valued at Rs 5 crore.
Officials Under Investigation
Among those raided are a deputy commissioner, a chief engineer, and several senior officers from the revenue and public works departments. The Lokayukta has registered cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act and is examining the officials' financial records for further evidence.
This is one of the largest seizures by the Lokayukta in recent years, highlighting the agency's crackdown on corruption in the state administration. The raids come amid growing public demand for transparency and accountability in government offices.
Further investigations are underway, and the accused officials are expected to be summoned for questioning in the coming days. The Lokayukta has also urged citizens to report any instances of corruption through its helpline.
