Raipur: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has arrested Shashank Chopda, a partner of M/s Mokshit Corporation, in connection with an alleged large-scale medical equipment and reagent procurement scam in Chhattisgarh. The arrest was made on January 14, 2026, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Chopda was produced before the Special PMLA Court in Raipur on January 15, which granted the Enforcement Directorate four days of custody till January 19, 2026.
According to the ED, the investigation was initiated based on an FIR and charge-sheet filed by the ACB/EOW, Raipur, against M/s Mokshit Corporation and senior officials of the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited (CGMSCL) and the Directorate of Health Services (DHS).
The agency alleged that Chopda, in collusion with officials of CGMSCL and DHS, manipulated tender processes, fabricated demand, and supplied medical equipment and reagents at highly inflated prices, causing substantial loss to the state exchequer while generating illegal gains for himself and his associates.
The ED’s probe revealed that Proceeds of Crime (POC) were generated through the scheduled offence of overpricing medical supplies. These funds were allegedly layered through multiple shell entities, with bogus service agreements for training and maintenance. A significant portion of the money was later withdrawn in cash and allegedly used for illegal gratification and acquisition of assets.
Earlier, the ED conducted search and seizure operations under Section 17 of the PMLA at multiple locations linked to the accused and his associates. During the searches, assets worth over ₹43 crore, including bank balances, fixed deposits, shares, and vehicles, were seized or frozen. Investigators also recovered several incriminating documents and digital devices, indicating diversion, concealment, and laundering of illicit funds.
The Enforcement Directorate stated that further investigation is ongoing.
