Bangalore CBI officials, who have examined the bank accounts of the former Karnataka Minister and main accused in the illegal mining case Mr Gali Janardhan Reddy, have found that Rs.200 Cr have been transferred from his bank accounts to the bank accounts of some politicians in AP and Karnataka.

As part of the investigation into the illegal mining activity of the Associated Mining Company owned by Gali, his wife and other family members, CBI checked their bank accounts and found the transfers to the accounts of politicians.

Mr Ali Khan, who worked as PA to Janardhan Reddy and looked after his illegal extortions and bribe collections, told the CBI the former minister earned nearly Rs.150 Cr every month. Ali Khan also informed the CBI that Janardhan reddy used to get 30 per cent of the illegally dug out iron ore from various companies as monthly Mamool.

Both Gali and Ali Khan will be produced before the Bangalore CBI court on Monday and CBI will seek extension of their custody. (J)