A forensic audit has revealed large-scale financial fraud, prompting fresh complaints with the police and Enforcement Directorate.
March 11, 2025: In a shocking financial scandal, the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust, which runs Mumbai’s prestigious Lilavati Hospital, has alleged that its former trustees siphoned off ₹1200 crore over the years. The total misappropriated amount is suspected to be around ₹2100 crore, making it one of the biggest scams in India’s medical sector.
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🚨 Key Developments in the Case
🔹 Fresh Complaint & ED Investigation
On March 7, 2025, the Trust filed a fresh complaint with the Bandra police and a formal case with the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The misappropriation of funds has allegedly affected critical hospital services, impacting thousands of patients daily.
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🔹 Accused Trustees Located Abroad
According to Parambir Singh, former Mumbai Police Commissioner and now Executive Director of Lilavati Hospital, the suspect trustees are currently residing in Belgium and Dubai.
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Adding an eerie twist, eight urns containing human remains (bones and hair) were found buried under the flooring of the trustee’s office. The items were immediately sealed and sent for forensic examination by the police.
💰 What the Forensic Audit Uncovered
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A forensic audit conducted by the new trustees exposed severe financial irregularities, including:
✅ Illegal fund siphoning & financial fraud
✅ Fraudulent investments and kickbacks
✅ Theft of valuables from Lilavati Hospital’s Gujarat facility
✅ ₹500 crore in fraudulent expenses flagged by the IT department
🗣️ Official Statements & Legal Actions
📢 Lilavati Trust’s Permanent Resident Trustee, Prashant Mehta, stated:
“This is a betrayal of the trust placed in the former trustees. We demand swift action from the Enforcement Directorate under PMLA provisions.”
📢 A source within the hospital added:
“This is the biggest scam in the medical sector. No one has ever conducted fraud on such a scale in healthcare.”
🔍 Next Steps in the Investigation
🔸 Forensic evidence & financial audits will play a crucial role in tracking illegal transactions.
🔸 The ED is expected to launch money-laundering investigations into the case.
🔸 International extradition requests could be made for the accused trustees living abroad.
As the investigation unfolds, this scandal raises serious concerns about governance in India’s private healthcare sector. Authorities are now under pressure to ensure accountability and justice.
📍 Stay tuned for further updates on this developing case.
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