Bengaluru: The police have reopened the rowdy-sheet against former Bangalore City Corporation councilor V Nagaraj. On Friday, the police have raided Nagaraj’s house and office and seized demonetized currency notes of face value of Rs 14.8 crore.
Recently, Nagaraj had approached the High Court and got his name removed from the rowdy-sheet citing that he had been leading a normal and peaceful life for several years now.
The police said Nagaraj had got his name removed after getting an order from the High Court stating that he was not involved in anti-social activities.
However, the search on Friday was based on a complaint by Nagarabhavi-based realtor Umesh, who accused Nagaraj of abducting him and robbing old currency worth Rs. 50 lakh early this month. During the search, the police not only found the huge amount but also property documents belonging to many people. Inquiries revealed that Nagaraj was involved in illegal currency exchange racket since demonetisation and was accused of threatening and blackmailing realtors and businessmen to extort money.
Meanwhile, four special teams have been formed to nab Nagaraj who is on the run. The police suspect that he could be hiding in Tamil Nadu where his network works well.
Meanwhile, there are rumours of Nagaraj planning to surrender to police in two days.
