ED, Bengaluru has arrested Ms Aishwarya Gowda, under PMLA, 2002 on 24.04.2025 for being found involved in the offense of money laundering. After the arrest, she was produced before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA) and the Hon’ble Court was pleased to grant ED custody of the accused for 14 days. ED also conducted search operations at 14 locations related to Ms Aishwarya Gowda and her accomplices on 24.04.2025 and 25.04.2025 under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. During the search operations, various incriminating documents, digital devices and cash to the tune of Rs. 2.25 Crore (approx.) have been found and seized

"On 26/04/2025, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued an update regarding ED, Bengaluru has arrested Ms Aishwarya Gowda, under PMLA, 2002 on 24.04.2025 for being found involved in the offense of money laundering. After the arrest, she was produced before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA) and the Hon’ble Court was pleased to grant ED custody of the accused for 14 days. ED also conducted search operations at 14 locations related to Ms Aishwarya Gowda and her accomplices on 24.04.2025 and 25.04.2025 under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. During the search operations, various incriminating documents, digital devices, and cash to the tune of Rs. 2.25 Crore (approx.) have been found and seized, further investigation is underway."