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Another Valmiki-Like Illegal Money Transfer Scam In Karnataka: Police Probe Is On, Says Tourism Minister ========== A tourism department official has filed an FIR alleging that funds amounting to Rs 2.63 crore were diverted by a nexus involving officers from IDBI Bank Bagalkote, Deputy Commissioner and the Chairman of the District Tourism Development Committee. The FIR accuses bank officers and government officials of opening separate accounts in the Bagalkote branch of IDBI to facilitate the deposit of funds allocated for beneficiaries, workers, and various tourism development projects in the district. The first account (no. 1071104000160063) was opened between 28.10.2021 and 22.02.2024, with a total of Rs 1,35,96,500 deposited from the tourism department accounts. The second account (no. 1071104000165228) was opened between 04.05.2022 and 07.11.2022, with Rs 1,01,33,750 transferred. The third account (no. 1071104000165501) was opened on 11.10.2022, with Rs 10,43,749 transferred. Tourism Minister HK Patil has issued an interdepartmental note stating that any financial irregularities should be reported to the minister and the officials concerned. #Karnataka #IllegalMoneyTransfer #Scam #PoliceProbe #TourismMinister https://www.news18.com/india/another-valmiki-like-illegal-money-transfer-scam-in-karnataka-police-probe-is-on-says-tourism-minister-8964580.html