Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating a man accused of posing as a doctor for nearly 30 years in a ₹188 crore financial case.
What Has the Crime Branch Investigation Revealed?
A chargesheet filed by the Mumbai Crime Branch alleges that the accused operated through multiple trusts, foundations and companies, using nearly 30 bank accounts to channel transactions worth approximately ₹188 crore.
Investigators suspect that corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds and charitable donations were diverted to employees of private companies, relatives, trustees and other beneficiaries instead of being used for their intended purposes.
The accused reportedly studied only up to Class 12 and previously worked as a hospital helper in Bihar. He allegedly operated through organisations including R K HIV AIDS Research and Care Centre and Doctor 365 Health Services Private Limited.
An examination of banking records revealed that substantial amounts were transferred to other accounts shortly after being received. In some instances, large deposits were followed by significant transfers within 72 hours or seven days, raising questions about the movement of charitable funds.
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What Irregularities Were Found in the Tuberculosis Project?
One project under investigation involves a tuberculosis screening initiative sanctioned by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India. The trust reportedly secured approval for a ₹3.82 crore project intended to screen 50,000 people. It received an initial instalment of ₹38.25 lakh in February 2025. However, verification of beneficiary records in Bilaspur raised concerns about the authenticity of the submitted information.
Investigators reportedly found that 520 of the 543 beneficiary records examined could not be verified through Aadhaar checks. The discrepancies prompted scrutiny of whether the reported beneficiaries were genuine.
How Were CSR Funds Allegedly Diverted?
The chargesheet also refers to a CSR payment of ₹23.17 lakh received from the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) in February 2026. Police allege that ₹22.23 lakh was subsequently transferred to a vehicle dealership towards vehicle purchases.
Investigators also identified payments made from charitable trust accounts to employees of Doctor 365, alongside transfers involving relatives, trustees and other entities.
The financial investigation is examining whether money received for charitable activities was redirected towards private expenditure and other purposes unrelated to the stated objectives of the organisations.
What Did Police Recover During the Searches?
During a search conducted in July, the Mumbai Crime Branch seized 220 items, including medicines, injections, medical equipment, identity cards, stamps, cheque books, computers, hard drives and organisational documents. Some medicines were reportedly expired, while others carried labels stating that they were intended exclusively for government supply and not for sale.
The investigation remains focused on the alleged diversion of charitable funds, the authenticity of beneficiary records and the activities of the organisations involved.
The420 Insight: The case raises concerns about financial accountability in charitable healthcare projects, particularly where CSR contributions, beneficiary records and large banking transactions are involved. The allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
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