August 24, 2025

Hold tight, readers! Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra ‘Puppy’ is in the hot seat. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested him on Saturday under the tough Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a thrilling illegal online and offline betting case. The big catch happened in Gangtok, Sikkim, where Veerendra was on a business trip to lease a casino along with his gang. The ED’s shock raids hit 31 spots across several states — from Karnataka’s Chitradurga, Hubballi, Bengaluru, to Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, Sikkim, Mumbai, and scenic Goa. Five casinos in Goa, including Puppy's very own Casino Gold, Casino Pride, and more, were raided in this wide sweep. What a haul! The agency swooped down on piles of cash worth ₹12 crore, gold jewellery valued at ₹6 crore, and a staggering 10 kg of silver. That’s not all. They also grabbed four fancy vehicles and froze about 17 bank accounts and two lockers. Alongside, many property documents were seized from the MLA’s brother and son’s homes. The flashy pictures from the raids show piles of money stacked on what looks like a casino table. It’s not just local cash—foreign currency was part of the loot too. The ED spotlighted Veerendra's online betting empires: King567, Raja567, Puppy's003, Rathna Gaming, and others. The family business continues abroad too. Veerendra’s brother K.C. Thippeswamy is said to be operating from Dubai through companies named Diamond Softech, TRS Technologies, and Prime9Technologies. Apparently, these are linked to their gaming and call center operations. Curious car lovers might know about the MLA’s claimed “biggest car collection” in Chitradurga with the mysterious '003' number plate. The ED is digging into the origins and funding of these luxury rides. Luxury wasn’t just in cars but also memberships—casino cards from MGM, Bellagio, Marina, and more popped up, along with credit, debit, and hotel membership cards. The investigation continues to untangle this glittery web of betting, money, and glamour. No comments yet from Veerendra’s legal team or the Congress party. But one thing’s clear: this case is shaking up the betting world and the political scene alike!

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