The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 18 locations across Chhattisgarh as part of a money laundering probe linked to a massive ₹500 crore medical supply fraud. The case revolves around Mokshit Corporation and high-ranking officials from the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation (CGMSC) and Directorate of Health Services (DHS), sources confirmed.
The raids were conducted at sites associated with government health officials, private suppliers, and other linked individuals in Raipur, Durg, and surrounding areas.
The ED is probing the case under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), investigating financial misconduct and procurement fraud within the public healthcare system.
Officials revealed that the scam involves manipulation of the 2023 medical procurement process. Reagents and equipment were allegedly purchased through collusion between CGMSC and DHS officials and private firms. This led to inflated pricing and fake orders, causing an estimated ₹550 crore loss to the public treasury.
After securing a rate contract, the accused allegedly influenced senior CGMSC and DHS personnel to release supply orders worth around ₹500 crore. These transactions are now under the scanner for suspected corruption, kickbacks, and forged documentation.
The ED’s search operation is focused on gathering proof of illegal financial activities, rigged tenders, and the possible involvement of a network comprising government insiders and medical vendors.
This development underscores growing concerns over corruption in healthcare procurement and the misuse of public funds.