Mangaluru: Mangaluru South MLA and Congress candidate J R Lobo threatened to file criminal case against those who are making false allegations against him regarding KUDCEMP scam .

Speaking at press club Lobo said, he had served as KUDCEMP director and was transferred in 2009, while the allegations of irregularities in KUDCEMP implementation were heard in 2011, 2012 and 2013.

“It was the BJP which was in power in the city during this period. Though I have got nothing to do with the allegations, they have mentally agonized me. I have already moved the court against this” he said.

He stated that it was wrong to accuse someone merely for electoral gains and advised the people accusing him to file complaint with Lokayukta instead.

“Over 400 engineers and 70 contractors had worked under me when I was KUDCEMP officer. I am ready to face any probe if anyone among them calls me corrupt” Lobo said confidently.

Former mayor Mahabala Maarla, DK Youth Congress President Mithun Rai and other leaders were present at the press meet.