<h1>Enforcement agency searches properties linked to legislator and associates under PMLA in online gaming and betting money-laundering probe</h1> The Enforcement Directorate carried out multiple searches at premises linked to a Karnataka legislator and others on Aug. 22 as part of an investigation into alleged money laundering tied to online gaming and betting. The action, taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, targets properties connected to the legislator, who represents the Chitradurga assembly constituency, and associates in a probe into proceeds from online betting and gaming activities.