New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- A native of Karnataka, who had previously worked as a clerk at the Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) in Koppal, has been found to own 24 houses, around 40 acres of land, and other unaccounted assets worth Rs.30 crore.

The man, reportedly identified as Kalakappa Nidagundi, earns a mere Rs.15,000 monthly, but owns properties worth crores under his name and his family's name, including his wife and brother.

The massive fraud came to light following a raid by the Karnataka Lokayukta officials. This operation was part of a broader crackdown by the team on misuse of official positions and the accumulation of wealth more than the declared sources of income.

According to anNDTV report, the ex-clerk...