ED Arrests Former Karnataka Public Service Commission Officials Over Massive Veterinary Exam Bribery Scam
- Bribe Operations: Accused officials allegedly extracted ₹20 lakh to ₹50 lakh per candidate, with investigators seizing blank signed cheques worth ₹80 lakh from one successful candidate.
- Resort Conspiracies: Ten successful candidates were reportedly taken to a resort near Bengaluru before the test to memorize correct options for 80 questions.
- Merit List Abuse: Officials allegedly misused confidential 1:3 eligibility lists to identify likely successful candidates and approach them for extortion.
The Context & Background
This high-profile probe follows the arrest of key figures including former Controller of Examinations Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and KPSC member B.V. Geetha as investigators uncover systemic corruption within state recruitment boards.
Why it matters:This multi-million rupee scandal exposes deep-seated corruption within public sector hiring, undermining meritocracy and robbing deserving candidates of fair employment opportunities. The high-level arrests highlight aggressive regulatory enforcement against institutional graft, triggering widespread calls for rigorous transparency reforms in government recruitment examinations across India.
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