Medical Equipment Scam: Mokshit Corporation Partner Nabbed by Enforcement Directorate
(By Syed Ali Taher Abedi)
Raipur,17, January,2026-The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has taken decisive action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, by arresting Shashank Chopda, Partner of M/s Mokshit Corporation, on January 14, 2026, 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, where the Court, after due consideration, granted the ED four days’ custody until January 19, 2026.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) commenced its investigation pursuant to 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) as well as the Directorate of Health Services (DHS).
According to the allegations, Shashank Chopda, Partner of M/s Mokshit Corporation, in concert with officials of DHS and CGMSCL, orchestrated manipulation of tender procedures, fabricated demand, and supplied medical equipment and reagents at grossly inflated prices.
This alleged conspiracy is said to have inflicted significant financial loss upon the State exchequer while conferring unlawful pecuniary advantage upon the accused and his associates.
The investigation conducted by the Enforcement Directorate has disclosed that Proceeds of Crime (PoC) were generated through the commission of scheduled offences, namely, the supply of medical equipment and reagents to CGMSCL at grossly inflated prices by manipulating the tender process in active collusion with the accused public officials.
It has further emerged that the prime accused, Shashank Chopda, in concert with his associates, deliberately layered the PoC by incorporating multiple entities and firms and by executing sham service agreements purportedly for training and maintenance services. Substantial amounts were thereafter withdrawn in cash and allegedly utilised for the purposes of illegal gratification and acquisition of assets.
Earlier, search and seizure operations under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 were carried out at multiple premises connected with the accused and his associates, resulting in the seizure and freezing of assets exceeding ₹43 crore, including bank balances, fixed deposits, shares, and vehicles.
Several incriminating documents and digital devices were also recovered, which prima facie indicate the diversion, layering, and concealment of the Proceeds of Crime. Further investigation is presently underway.
