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The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office has filed a Prosecution Complaint before the Ld. Chief Judge (PMLA), Kolkata in a money laundering case under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The case has been filed against Sandip Ghosh, former Principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, along with three other accused entities.

Background of the Case 

The ED initiated its investigation based on an FIR dated 24 August 2024 registered by the CBI, ACB Kolkata against Sandip Ghosh and other associated contractors. Subsequently, a chargesheet dated 29 November 2024 was filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

According to the investigation, Sandip Ghosh allegedly abused his official position to dishonestly and fraudulently extend undue benefits to certain firms. These firms were allegedly operating as a cartel, controlled by co-accused Biplab Singha and Suman Hazra. 

Modus Operandi Revealed

The ED’s probe revealed that substantial funds credited to contractors’ accounts—originating from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital—were systematically diverted and siphoned off. This was done through:

• Withdrawals using bearer cheques issued to close associates

• Transfers to associate firms, followed by cash withdrawals

• Routing funds through multiple layers of financial transactions

These actions were allegedly undertaken to conceal, disguise, and project the Proceeds of Crime as untainted money. 

Illegal Gratification and Disproportionate Assets

In exchange for extending illegal patronage and awarding contracts worth approximately ₹6.89 crore, Sandip Ghosh allegedly received illegal gratification and pecuniary benefits from the contractors.

The investigation also revealed that:

• His income from private medical practice was meagre

• Cash deposits in his bank accounts were grossly disproportionate to his known sources of income

• Large cash receipts were falsely shown as professional medical fees, despite no medical services being rendered

• These funds were allegedly deposited into the bank accounts of Sandip Ghosh and his wife, and later transferred to family members under the guise of gifts, knowingly projecting tainted money as legitimate.

  Searches and Attachment of Properties

  Earlier, search operations were conducted under Section 17 of the PMLA, 2002, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents and records. The ED has also identified and provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth ₹52,38,651 belonging to Sandip Ghosh. 

• Current Status

  The Prosecution Complaint has now been filed, and further investigation is still in progress. The case highlights serious concerns regarding corruption, misuse of public office, and laundering of public funds within the healthcare system.