ED raids 21 locations across Jharkhand, Delhi West Bengal over Ayushman Bharat health scheme 'scam'

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 4, 2025, 14:37 IST

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The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Jharkhand, Delhi, and West Bengal regarding an Ayushman Bharat scheme scam. The searches targeted individuals linked to the Jharkhand State Arogya Society and Third-Party Administrators. Investigations revealed a fraud network involving hospital empanelment manipulation and fake claims.

ED raids 21 locations across Jharkhand, Delhi West Bengal over Ayushman Bharat health scheme 'scam'

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches on Friday under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at 21 locations across Jharkhand, Delhi, and West Bengal in connection with the alleged Ayushman Bharat health scheme scam in Jharkhand.
According to officials, the raids targeted key suspects involved in the alleged fraud network. These include consultants, former executives of associated firms, officials and consultants linked to the Jharkhand State Arogya Society (JSAS), as well as employees and offices of Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) such as MD India, Safeway, and Medi Assist.
The searches also covered premises linked to Om Prakash Singh, private secretary to the former Jharkhand health minister.
"Search premises are related to key suspects in the alleged fraud network, including consultants, former executives of associated firms, officials/consultants linked to Jharkhand State Arogya Society (JSAS), employees and offices of Third-Party Administrators (TPAs like MD India, Safeway, Medi Assist), and their associates. Premises linked to Om Prakash Singh, Private Secretary to the former Health Minister of Jharkhand, are also covered," says the Enforcement Directorate.

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The ED stated that its investigation suggests the proceeds of crime were generated through a systematic fraud within the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
The alleged scam involved the manipulation of hospital empanelment and the processing of fake claims, facilitated by a nexus of individuals demanding commissions and kickbacks.
Key highlights:

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 21 locations across Jharkhand, Delhi, and West Bengal related to the Ayushman Bharat health scheme scam.
Raids focused on key suspects, including consultants, former executives, and officials linked to the Jharkhand State Arogya Society and Third-Party Administrators.
Investigation reveals systematic fraud involving hospital empanelment manipulation and fake claims, facilitated by a network demanding commissions and kickbacks.

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