The Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Karnataka filed a 3,072-page preliminary chargesheet against 12 individuals in connection with a multi-crore scam involving the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. Notably, former tribal welfare minister B. Nagendra and Raichur Rural MLA Basanagouda Daddal were not named as accused, despite Nagendra's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate for money laundering. The SIT's investigation has revealed significant financial misappropriation, leading to the seizure of cash and assets totaling nearly ₹50 crore, including gold and luxury vehicles. The charges against the accused include criminal conspiracy, cheating, and forgery under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah acknowledged misappropriation of funds but attributed it to officials rather than political interference, while the opposition has called for a CBI investigation into the matter. The case has sparked political tension, with protests from the Congress party against alleged coercion by the ED during investigations.