Archive · 30 Jul 2025
ED Raids in Chhattisgarh Over Alleged Medical Supply Scam
Officials are looking into a possible medical supply scam in Chhattisgarh.
They think money might have been misused when buying equipment and chemicals.
The Enforcement Directorate searched various places, including offices and homes of government workers and suppliers.
The alleged scam involves about 500 crore rupees.
The investigation is trying to figure out if rules were broken.
ED conducted searches in Chhattisgarh regarding an alleged Rs 500-crore medical supply scam.
The investigation concerns irregularities in the purchase of medical equipment and chemicals in 2023.
Searches targeted government officials, medical suppliers, and middlemen.
The ED is investigating the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The ACB/EOW had filed a chargesheet in April against six individuals.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating the case. Targeted entities include government officials, medical suppliers, and middlemen.
- What
- ED is investigating an alleged Rs 500-crore medical supply scam related to the purchase of medical equipment and chemicals.
- When
- Searches were conducted on Wednesday.
- Where
- Searches were conducted at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including Raipur, Durg, and Bhilai.
- Why
- To investigate alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment and chemicals.
Allegations
Investigation
Financial Misconduct
Allegations
Irregularities in purchase of medical equipment and chemicals.
Investigation
Investigation ongoing.
- Investigation Agency
- ED
- Scam Amount (Alleged)
- Rs 500 crore
- Locations Searched
- Multiple locations in Chhattisgarh (Raipur, Durg, Bhilai)
- Targeted Entities
- Government officials, medical suppliers, and middlemen
- Type of Irregularity
- Procurement of medical equipment and chemicals
Sources
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