ED Uncovers Massive Adulterated Milk Export Scam; Seizes Assets Worth Over Rs. 76 Crore
Judicial Quest News Network)
Bhopal, January,30,2025. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has conducted a series of search operations on January 29, 2025, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, targeting various premises in Bhopal, Sehore, and Morena districts of Madhya Pradesh. The raids were carried out in connection with the case involving M/s Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt. Ltd. (JGF), a company allegedly involved in the production and export of adulterated milk products.
The ED’s investigation stems from an FIR filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Bhopal, against the company and its directors. The probe revealed that JGF was engaged in the illegal manufacturing and distribution of adulterated milk products both domestically and internationally. The company allegedly used forged lab certificates, purportedly issued by BIS/NABL recognized laboratories, to falsely certify their products for export through the Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Indore.
These forged certificates, which were either originally issued to other companies or fraudulently obtained, were crucial for the export of substandard and adulterated milk products. During the investigation, ED identified 63 forged lab certificates, which facilitated the export of adulterated milk products to various countries and also led to domestic distribution.
The search operations unearthed substantial assets linked to the proceeds of crime. Among the recovered items were fixed deposits (FDs) amounting to approximately Rs. 6.26 crore in the names of the company and its directors. Additionally, Rs. 25 lakh in cash was seized, alongside luxury vehicles, including a BMW and a Toyota Fortuner.
The ED also found documents related to immovable properties valued over Rs. 66 crore, registered in the names of various companies and family members of key individuals involved in the scam, particularly Kishan Modi. Other incriminating documents and records were also discovered during the raids.
The investigation is ongoing, and the ED continues to trace the full extent of the illicit operations.
