A bold ED operation in Bhopal has led to the attachment of nearly Rs 9.79 crore in assets tied to former MP Health Director Dr. Amarnath Mittal and Alka Mittal, enforced via PMLA provisions. This follows allegations of systemic money laundering from corrupt practices.
Lokayukta’s FIR under corruption statutes ignited the investigation, charging disproportionate wealth. Findings: Rs 60 lakh verifiable income versus Rs 2.98 crore asset-expenditure tally, exposing Rs 2.38 crore in excess.
Benami-style holdings across Dr. Mittal, wife, and HUF aimed at ownership obfuscation. Cash-heavy buys, suspect credits, and transaction veils were hallmarks.
Lavish undocumented expenses amplified red flags, with crime money allegedly parked as legit gains.
Strategic pre-FIR asset flips post-2012 kept the cycle alive; ED deems reinvestments as proceeds of offense.
Provisional custody covers bonds and sprawling lands in Bhopal and Raisen districts. The unfolding probe vows deeper revelations, spotlighting vulnerabilities in public service integrity and heralding a new era of financial transparency.