Bengaluru: Former MP DK Suresh appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday for a second round of questioning in connection with the gold fraud case involving Aishwarya Gowda. The case, which has triggered political ripples, concerns allegations that Gowda used Suresh’s name to defraud multiple individuals, falsely claiming to be his sister.
Sources said Suresh had already responded to an earlier ED notice and appeared once before for questioning. He denied any links to Gowda’s financial dealings, maintaining that his only interaction with her may have been during public events.
“I have no connection with her transactions,” Suresh had previously stated, adding that he would cooperate fully with the investigation. Despite his denials, the ED served him a second notice seeking further clarification on whether funds from the alleged scam had any links to him.
He arrived at the ED office in Bengaluru accompanied by supporters, including former MPs LR Shivarame Gowda and others, though only Suresh was permitted inside for questioning. ED officials reportedly questioned him extensively about the financial trail and Gowda’s use of his name.
The case stems from accusations that Aishwarya Gowda defrauded individuals of crores of rupees while claiming high-level political connections. Authorities have seized key documents and are tracking possible monetary transfers.
With the ED’s interrogation underway, sources say more individuals may be called in for questioning as investigators try to establish a clear link, if any, between the accused and political figures.
Further developments in the case are awaited.
