ED Files PMLA Prosecution Against Former RG Kar Medical College Principal in ₹6.89 Crore Contract Racket

Background

The Directorate of Enforcement has filed a prosecution complaint in Kolkata under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 against Sandip Ghosh and three other accused entities in connection with alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The probe was initiated following an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation, which uncovered a cartel of contractors allegedly favoured by Ghosh in abuse of his official position. ED found that funds received by contractors from the hospital were siphoned off through layered bank transfers and cash withdrawals to conceal the Proceeds of Crime.

Investigators alleged that Ghosh received illegal gratification masked as professional medical fees, despite minimal private practice income, with funds further routed to family members as “gifts”. ED has already attached movable and immovable assets worth ₹52.38 lakh.

Further investigation is ongoing.