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The news you provided aligns with reports about the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arresting Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy,’ on August 23, 2025, in Gangtok, Sikkim, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, for his alleged involvement in an illegal online and offline betting racket. The ED conducted raids at 31 locations across multiple states, including Gangtok, Chitradurga, Bengaluru, Hubli, Jodhpur, Mumbai, and Goa, targeting Veerendra and his associates. Monte Carlo Mens Solid Lace Up Genuine Leather Casual Shoes (201803FW)

The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately ₹12 crore in cash (including ₹1 crore in foreign currency), gold jewelry worth ₹6 crore, 10 kg of silver, four luxury vehicles, 17 bank accounts, and two bank lockers. Incriminating documents were also recovered, pointing to a complex betting network, with Veerendra allegedly running online betting sites like King567 and Raja567. His brother, K.C. Thippeswamy, is said to be operating related businesses from Dubai. Veerendra was produced before a Judicial Magistrate in Gangtok, and a transit remand was obtained to present him before a court in Bengaluru.also read:Mahesh Shetty Timarodi's Statement: Sujatha Bhat is Not Part of Our Fight

Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy,’ was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Gangtok, Sikkim, on August 23, 2025, in connection with an illegal online and offline betting case. He was produced before a Judicial Magistrate in Gangtok, where a transit remand was obtained. According to reports, he was brought to Bengaluru on the night of August 23, 2025, for further interrogation at the ED office.