Sat Apr 26 11:42:59 UTC 2025: ## Bengaluru Woman Arrested in Major Money Laundering Case
**Bengaluru, Karnataka, April 26, 2025** – Aishwarya Gowda was arrested today by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Bengaluru on charges of money laundering. The arrest, made under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), follows a 14-day custody order from a Special Court (PMLA).
The ED alleges Gowda, along with her husband Harish K.N. and others, defrauded numerous individuals by promising high returns on investments of gold and cash. Instead of delivering promised returns, the accused allegedly threatened investors who sought their money back, claiming connections to high-profile politicians.
Searches conducted at 14 locations yielded incriminating documents, digital devices, and ₹2.25 crore (approximately $275,000 USD) in cash. The ED’s investigation began after multiple FIRs were filed by various Karnataka police stations against Gowda and her associates for alleged criminal conspiracy, fraud, and cheating. The investigation is ongoing.
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