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Today, On 23rd, July, The Karnataka High Court stayed the FIR against two Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers investigating the Valmiki Corporation case after a complaint from a government official alleged coercion to implicate political figures. The court expressed concerns about the implications for all investigating officers and scheduled the next hearing for August 21.
Today(on 23rd July), The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the State government on a petition by Union Bank of India for a CBI probe into alleged fund misappropriation by the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. This follows allegations of Rs. 90 crore being transferred from the Corporation’s account. The next hearing is scheduled for August 7.
![[Valmiki Corporation Scam] Former Karnataka Congress Minister B Nagendra Remanded to Judicial Custody](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/image-2024-07-22T203218.641.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 22nd July, Former Karnataka Congress minister B Nagendra, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on July 12 in connection with the Valmiki Corporation scam, has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody. This marks a significant development in the investigation of alleged fund misappropriation, highlighting the pervasive issue of corruption in political spheres and the necessity for transparent governance.