The Directorate of Enforcement has formally charged 21 individuals and entities in connection with a ₹66 crore bank fraud linked to Ruchi Global Limited, now rebranded as Agrotrade Enterprises Limited. The prosecution complaint was filed Thursday in Indore’s Special Court under the PMLA, marking a key escalation in the case that began with a CBI FIR over alleged financial misconduct. The ED alleges the company used forged documents — fake bills of exchange, fabricated lorry receipts, to secure non-fund-based credit facilities like Letters of Credit from a consortium of banks including PNB, BOB, and J&K Bank. These were allegedly routed through shell companies, with proceeds funneled back into Ruchi Global’s accounts within days. When payments defaulted, the losses fell on the issuing banks. Search operations in December 2025 led to the seizure of ₹23.50 lakh in unaccounted cash and the freezing of multiple bank accounts. A provisional attachment order issued in February 2026 also froze immovable property worth ₹5.13 crore. The court has now issued notices for a pre-cognizance hearing. Further investigation is ongoing. No mention of any Bollywood or entertainment angle appears in the official reporting. The story remains strictly financial and legal.
Photo via The Free Press JournalRuchi Global Fraud Case Moves to Trial: ED Charges 21 in ₹66cr Scheme
ED files charges in ₹66cr Ruchi Global fraud case — 21 accused named, assets frozen
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- The Free Press Journal — Directorate Of Enforcement Files PC Against 21 In Ruchi Global Case In Bhopal
- The Free Press Journal — ED Files Prosecution Complaint Against Ruchi Global For ₹ 66 Crore Fraud In Indore
This article was written by the CutMirchi desk from the reporting above. Facts are attributed to their original publishers.
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