In a major development in the ₹11.41-crore financial fraud case at Meditrina Hospital, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Dr Sameer Paltewar, the hospital’s director. The arrest came after the Sessions Court rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of Dr Paltewar and 12 other accused. The action was taken 18 days after the case was registered at the Sitabuldi Police Station.
According to the complaint filed by Ganesh Chakkarwar, a partner in the hospital, the alleged scam dates back to a series of transactions over the past four financial years.
Background of the Case
Chakkarwar, along with Dr Paltewar and others, had established VRG Healthcare Company in 2006. The group later founded Meditrina Hospital in 2012. Following the exit of other partners in 2016, both Chakkarwar and Paltewar became equal shareholders, each holding a 50% stake.
However, over time, Dr Paltewar allegedly began taking unilateral financial decisions. It is alleged that he, along with his son, floated a separate company and diverted hospital funds without the knowledge or consent of his partner.
Investigations revealed that funds were allegedly misappropriated in successive years — ₹2 crore in 2020–21, ₹2.91 crore in 2021–22, ₹3.36 crore in 2022–23, and ₹3.13 crore in 2023–24, amounting to a total of ₹11.41 crore.
EOW Action
Based on these findings, the Sitabuldi Police booked Dr Paltewar and 13 others on charges of fraud and criminal breach of trust under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Following the court’s decision to reject anticipatory bail, the EOW team proceeded with Dr Paltewar’s arrest.
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