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ED files 15 cases for medical malpractice amid threat of third Covid wave

Probe agency identifies a trail of close to Rs 50 cr

Sources say since investigation is still in progress, proceeds of the crime are expected to touch Rs 100 crore in these matters.
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Sources say since investigation is still in progress, proceeds of the crime are expected to touch Rs 100 crore in these matters.

Shrimi Choudhary New Delhi
Ahead of the threat of a third wave, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has so far booked 15 money laundering cases in various corrupt practices related to Covid-related essentials. According to an initial estimation by the agency, around Rs 50 crore was allegedly laundered, involving about three dozen entities in different cities, including Chennai and Bengaluru.
 
“Over a dozen cases were recorded for investigation involving illegal practices such as hospital bed blocking, sale of equipment and life-saving drugs at exorbitant prices, fake Covid tests and even cases of bogus vaccination camps,” said an official. According to the official, two well-known