The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 10 locations across Delhi-NCR on Monday as part of an investigation into a fake cancer drugs case. During the operation, approximately Rs 65 lakh in cash was seized along with incriminating documents.
The probe uncovered an organized criminal network engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit cancer and chemotherapy medications to specific hospitals in the Delhi-NCR region. Among the individuals targeted in the searches were Viphil Jain, Suraj Shat, Neeraj Chauhan, Parvez Malik, Komal Tiwari, Abhinay, and Tushar Chauhan, spread across various locations in Delhi-NCR.
During the raids, Enforcement Directorate officials discovered cash totaling around Rs 65 lakh at two locations. Notably, Rs 23 lakh was found concealed within a bean bag at the residence of one of the accused, Suraj Shat. Additionally, the investigation yielded incriminating documents and information regarding the suspects' assets, including movable and immovable properties.
The Enforcement Directorate initiated the probe under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following a case registered by the Delhi Police under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including sections related to fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.
