Raipur । In a major breakthrough in the CGMSC scam case, the Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested three accused in connection with large-scale financial irregularities under the state’s ambitious “Hamar Lab” diagnostic scheme. The arrests were made on January 18, 2026, in Crime No. 05/2025 registered under Sections 409 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 13(1)(a) read with 13(2) and 7(c) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018).
The arrested accused are:
- Abhishek Kaushal, Director, Recorders & Medicare Systems Pvt. Ltd., Panchkula
- Rakesh Jain, Proprietor, Shri Sharda Industries, Raipur
- Prince Jain, Liaisoner, Recorders & Medicare Systems Pvt. Ltd., and brother-in-law of Shashank Chopra
According to investigators, the scam is linked to the procurement of medical equipment, reagents, and consumables under the “Hamar Lab” scheme, which aims to provide free diagnostic services to the general public through district hospitals, FRUs, CHCs, primary health centers, and sub-health centers across the state.
The investigation revealed that Mokshit Corporation secured tenders through alleged pull tendering practices. Recorders & Medicare Systems Pvt. Ltd. and Shri Sharda Industries allegedly assisted Mokshit Corporation by participating in the tender process using forged and misleading documents, thereby manipulating competition.
The Bureau further found evidence of cartelization and collusion among the firms to influence the tender process. Only three firms were shortlisted, and their financial bids were opened. Investigators noted striking similarities in the bids, including identical patterns in product descriptions, pack sizes, reagents, and consumables. Even items not clearly specified in the tender documents were quoted in an identical manner by all three firms. The pricing structure also followed a similar pattern, with Mokshit Corporation quoting the lowest price, followed by RMS and Shri Sharda Industries.
As a result, Mokshit Corporation allegedly supplied reagents and consumables to CGMSC at prices up to three times higher than the MRP, leading to an estimated loss of around ₹550 crore to the state exchequer.
The arrested accused were produced before the Special Court (Prevention of Corruption Act), Raipur, on January 19, 2026, which granted police remand till January 27, 2026.
Officials stated that a comprehensive investigation is underway into all aspects of the misuse of government funds under the “Hamar Lab” scheme. Based on the evidence, responsibility will be fixed, and strict legal action will continue against all individuals and entities involved in the scam.
