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ED raids homes of IAS officer Gangwar in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh over KPSC scam
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on properties linked to IAS officer Sanjay Gangwar in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh as part of the ongoing KPSC recruitment scam investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out simultaneous raids on premises associated with IAS officer Sanjay Gangwar in the states of Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The action is part of a broader probe into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment process, which has drawn scrutiny from central agencies.
According to officials, the raids targeted Gangwar's official residence in Bangalore and a private property in Lucknow, aiming to seize documents, electronic devices and financial records that could shed light on the alleged scam. The ED has not disclosed the exact nature of the evidence sought, but indicated that the investigation focuses on potential manipulation of selection procedures and illegal financial gains.
Gangwar, who has served in various administrative capacities across the country, has not been arrested. He is expected to appear before the ED for questioning, while the agency continues to examine other individuals and entities linked to the KPSC case.
The KPSC scam, first reported earlier this year, involves accusations that certain officials colluded to influence recruitment outcomes in exchange for monetary benefits. The ED's recent raids underscore the central government's resolve to pursue high‑profile corruption cases across state lines.
According to officials, the raids targeted Gangwar's official residence in Bangalore and a private property in Lucknow, aiming to seize documents, electronic devices and financial records that could shed light on the alleged scam. The ED has not disclosed the exact nature of the evidence sought, but indicated that the investigation focuses on potential manipulation of selection procedures and illegal financial gains.
Gangwar, who has served in various administrative capacities across the country, has not been arrested. He is expected to appear before the ED for questioning, while the agency continues to examine other individuals and entities linked to the KPSC case.
The KPSC scam, first reported earlier this year, involves accusations that certain officials colluded to influence recruitment outcomes in exchange for monetary benefits. The ED's recent raids underscore the central government's resolve to pursue high‑profile corruption cases across state lines.