Bengaluru, June 17 (UNI) Former Congress MP from Bengaluru Rural, DK Suresh, today confirmed that he had received a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Bengaluru resident Aishwarya Gowda, who was arrested in April.

The former MP denied any financial links to the accused and said he had lodged a police complaint over the alleged misuse of his name.

The case centres around 33-year-old Aishwarya Gowda, who was arrested by the ED on April 24 and remanded to 14 days' custody by a special PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court. Her husband, Harish K N, has also been named in the case, which stems from multiple FIRs registered in various police stations across the state.

According to ED sources, Gowda allegedly defrauded multiple individuals by claiming close ties with high-profile politicians and promising unusually high returns on investments in gold, cash, and bank deposits. In furtherance of thw alleged scam, she is said to have impersonated DK Suresh’s sister — a charge the Congress MP has strongly denied.

“I have no financial or personal relationship with her,” Suresh told reporters. “She is a voter from my constituency, and I attended two events she organised. That’s the extent of my interaction. Beyond that, there is nothing. I have already filed a complaint with the Bengaluru Police Commissioner stating that my name is being misused by persons falsely claiming to be my relatives.”

He clarified that the ED officials had visited his residence around noon when most family members were away.

“They issued a summons, but it does not specify which case it pertains to. During the visit, they sought several documents and raised questions related to Aishwarya Gowda’s financial dealings,” he said.

Suresh said he was asked to appear before the ED on June 19 but had informed the officials that he had prior commitments. “I’ve told them I will come on Monday. I’ve conveyed this orally and am now following it up in writing,” he said.

Suresh also said the ED had asked for 7–8 documents related to transactions, but reiterated his position that he has no financial connection to the accused.

“All my financial dealings are transparent and publicly declared. What they have asked seems unrelated. I will fully cooperate and respond to their queries,” he added.

Sources also confirmed that ED had previously conducted searches at locations linked to both Aishwarya Gowda and Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, who has also been questioned in the same case.

“This appears to be politically motivated,” Suresh said. “We don’t know the purpose of the notice. Let’s see what they ask. I will answer all questions truthfully.” UNI BDN SSP