Godman's Multi-Crore Money Laundering and Exploitation Scandal Unveiled
Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman, has been implicated in a Rs 70 crore money laundering case. Accused of rape, extortion, and financial fraud, Kharat allegedly exploited women and laundered money through fake accounts. Authorities are intensifying investigations to uncover the larger conspiracy and identify involved beneficiaries.
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The Special PMLA Court has issued a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-proclaimed godman arrested for alleged involvement in a Rs 70 crore money laundering case. The court ordered Nashik jail to present Kharat for the hearing on May 18 with heightened police protection.
Kharat is embroiled in serious allegations, including multiple rape charges over a span of three years, following a married woman's complaint. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) registered a case against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) citing a comprehensive extortion scheme entailing 'benami' transactions.
According to the ED, Kharat orchestrated the laundering operation via numerous bank accounts opened deceitfully with victims' documents and amassed significant assets through exploitation and fraudulent sales of ordinary items. The authorities are in pursuit of understanding the broader plot and financial conduits, potentially with international ramifications.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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