7 months ago
ED Arrests Shashank Chopda in Chhattisgarh Medical Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Shashank Chopda, a partner in a company called M/s Mokshit Corporation, for money laundering.
This is related to a big scam where medical equipment and reagents were bought at very high prices, causing a lot of money to be lost by the government.
The ED found that Chopda and others manipulated the buying process, created fake demands, and supplied items at inflated prices.
They also used the money to buy assets and hide their illegal gains.
The ED has attached assets worth over Rs 43 crore and is still investigating to find out more about the scam, which is estimated to be worth Rs 500-660 crore.
Shashank Chopda, a partner in M/s Mokshit Corporation, was arrested by the ED for money laundering in a medical procurement scam.
The scam involved manipulating tender processes and supplying medical equipment and reagents at inflated prices to CGMSCL and DHS.
The ED has attached assets worth over Rs 43 crore, including bank balances, fixed deposits, shares, vehicles, and other properties.
The estimated range of the scam is Rs 500-660 crore, involving over-invoicing of items like EDTA blood collection tubes and diagnostic machines.
The ED's investigation is ongoing to trace the full money trail and identify additional conspirators.
- Who
- Shashank Chopda (Shashank Chopra), a partner in M/s Mokshit Corporation
- What
- Arrested for money laundering in a medical procurement scam
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- When
- Arrested on January 14, 2026; court custody granted on January 15, 2026
- Why
- Alleged irregularities in procurement of medical equipment and reagents by Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited (CGMSCL) and Directorate of Health Services (DHS)
Key facts
- Arrested Person
- Shashank Chopda (Shashank Chopra)
- Company Involved
- M/s Mokshit Corporation
- Arrest Date
- January 14, 2026
- Court Custody Granted
- January 15, 2026
- Custody Duration
- 4 days (till January 19, 2026)
- Assets Attached
- Over Rs 43 crore
- Estimated Scam Range
- Rs 500-660 crore
- Act Involved
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
