State vs SD Pay operators — multi-level marketing fraud case

State vs Basavaraj Kannale — KPSC recruitment scam

The Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment scam involves allegations of irregularities in the selection of 2,610 posts under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate and a state-constituted Special Investigation Team. The Karnataka High Court stayed the recruitment process on 23 October 2026 and granted the team police station powers on 30 October 2026. As reported on 2 November 2026, Minister Priyank Kharge accused the Central Government of misusing the Enforcement Directorate to falsely implicate political leaders in the ongoing investigation.

CBI vs Bhupesh Baghel and others — Mahadev Betting App case

The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating a 6,000 crore rupee betting app scam involving former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and alleged masterminds Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal. Following the filing of six chargesheets on 9 July 2026 and the arrest of Ebix Group chairman Vikas Garg on 18 July 2026, promoter Saurabh Chandrakar was extradited to India from Oman and taken into CBI custody on 1 November 2026 to be produced before a court.

Investigation into Sabarimala fake health card scam

Authorities uncovered a racket in Pathanamthitta involving the sale of fraudulent health cards to Sabarimala pilgrims for 1,500 rupees. Following the suspension of a temporary doctor and a recommendation to close the Amma Clinic and Lab as reported on 26 October 2026, the Kerala High Court ordered a comprehensive police investigation and mandated that the Travancore Devaswom Board exclusively accept health certificates issued by authorized government medical officers as of 2 November 2026. The court is awaiting a report on health and security management lapses.