Raipur, Jan 19: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has arrested Shashank Chopda, partner of M/s Mokshit Corporation, on January 14, 2026, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with the alleged procurement scam involving medical equipment and reagents.
Following his arrest, Chopda was produced before the Hon’ble Special Court (PMLA), Raipur, on January 15, 2026. The court granted the ED custody of the accused for four days, up to January 19, 2026.
The ED initiated its investigation on the basis of an FIR and charge-sheet filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offences Wing (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).
According to the ED, Shashank Chopda, in alleged collusion with officials of DHS and CGMSCL, manipulated tender processes, fabricated demand, and supplied medical equipment and reagents to CGMSCL at highly inflated prices. These actions reportedly resulted in substantial losses to the State exchequer and corresponding illegal gains to the accused and his associates.
The investigation has revealed that the proceeds of crime were generated through the scheduled offence of supplying medical equipment and reagents at exorbitant rates by manipulating tender procedures. The illicit proceeds were allegedly laundered through the incorporation of multiple entities and firms, and by entering into bogus service agreements for training and maintenance. A significant portion of the funds was eventually withdrawn in cash and utilised for illegal gratification and acquisition of assets.
Earlier, the ED had conducted search and seizure operations under Section 17 of the PMLA, 2002, at multiple locations linked to the accused and his associates. During the operation, assets worth over Rs. 43 crore, including bank balances, fixed deposits, shares and vehicles, were seized or frozen. Several incriminating documents and digital devices were also recovered, indicating diversion, layering and concealment of the proceeds of crime. Further investigation in the matter is in progress.
