CBI Accuses Former Karnataka Minister of Masterminding Multi-Crore Scam

The alleged multi-crore scam in Karnataka's Valmiki Development Corporation has once again stirred up a political controversy. The role of former minister B. Nagendra is alleged to be crucial in the charge sheet filed by the CBI after its investigation. The investigating agency has named Nagendra as the mastermind of the alleged scam in three separate charge sheets. The CBI had also issued an official press release on June 2, 2026, about the filing of the charge sheet in the case. The CBI charge sheet reportedly states that B. Nagendra played an extensive and important role in the irregularities and criminal conspiracy in the Valmiki Development Corporation. It is alleged that his role was not limited to administrative responsibility, but he was an important part of the alleged conspiracy. However, being made an accused in the charge sheet does not mean being proven guilty. Any accused is considered to be proved only after a criminal trial and judicial process. The controversy is now about how the Congress high command is again questioning the leadership of B. Nagendra over the alleged scam within a month of the CBI chargesheet coming to light.