The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru, recently filed a prosecution complaint or a charge sheet against Aishwarya Gowda and 17 other accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, before Special Court (PMLA), Bengaluru on Monday.
Previously, the ED had provisionally attached properties worth ₹3.98 crore after a probe found her involvement in money laundering.
The ED began its probe into the case in March earlier this year based on multiple FIRs for cheating registered by the State police against Ms. Gowda, her husband Harish K.N., and others.
The allegation in the FIRs is that Ms. Gowda, her husband and others entered into a criminal conspiracy to defraud and cheat several individuals by taking gold, cash, and funds from them promising a high rate of return.
However, the accused neither returned the money nor gave the promised returns and also threatened the investors of dire consequences in case of further pursuance of the matter by claiming her proximity to various high-profile politicians, the ED said.
The ED also conducted search operations at various locations related to Ms. Gowda and her accomplices under the provisions of PMLA, 2002.
During the search operations, various incriminating documents related to money laundering activities through movable and immovable properties and other digital devices were found and seized.
Published – June 24, 2025 11:11 pm IST
