Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB/EP)
Udupi, March 14: Reacting to some reports that claim that Karnataka sports minister Pramod Madhwaraj has been accused of defrauding a bank to the tune of Rs 193 crore, the minister has said that he is not involved in any such crime.
The reports making rounds in social media said that that a complaint is being handled by ministry of finance, New Delhi regarding the alleged fraud of Rs 193 crore.
Pramod Madhwaraj was speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, March 14.
It is claimed in the reports that the minister had borrowed the amount from Syndicate Bank, Malpe branch by pledging records of property worth only Rs 1.1 crore. It is also alleged in the reports that the bank staff members also are involved in the wrongdoing and the complaint has been registered under section 12 B, 415, 420 and 403 of IPC.
Minister Pramod Madhwaraj has ruled out any fraud in the incident. He said he would not have remained so happy if he had cheated of Rs 193 crores.
“I have pledged as much property as is required for the loan. The loan was advanced on the basis of my property. Any investigation can be conducted about it. Syndicate Bank is owned by the Union government. I am helpless if you believe false allegations. Anyone can visit Syndicate bank, Malpe branch and enquire about the same,” Madhwaraj said.