Bengaluru: Intensifying the investigation into the illegal site allotment case involving the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials have provisionally seized assets belonging to the accused, valued at approximately ₹20.85 crore in market price.

Details of the Seized Assets:

During the operation conducted on January 21, ED officials took possession of the following properties:

6 MUDA sites that were illegally allotted.

3 other types of properties.

One commercial building.

Key Findings of the Investigation:

According to the information provided by the ED, these sites were allotted in total violation of the Karnataka Urban Development Authorities Rules (including the 1991 regulations and 2009 rules with amendments).

A close nexus between MUDA officials and real estate businessmen has been uncovered.

The ED stated that evidence has been found regarding large cash transactions made for layout approvals and site allotments.

Background of the Case:

Previously, ED officials had seized 283 illegal MUDA sites and the personal properties of three individuals. Former MUDA Commissioner G.T. Dinesh Kumar, accused of playing a key role in the allotment scam, was arrested under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) in September 2025 and is currently in judicial custody.

Total Amount: With this latest action, the ED has so far seized assets worth approximately ₹460 crore in market value related to this scam. The investigation into the case is ongoing.