State of Odisha vs Mahesh Motewar — Samrudhha Jeevan scam

21 Jul 2018Chargesheet

CBI Files Charge Sheet Against Pune Company In Rs 3,484 Crore Ponzi Scam

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against Samruddha Jeevan Multi-State Multipurpose Cooperative Society for an alleged multi-crore ponzi scam involving funds collected from millions of depositors, including those in Odisha.

NDTV

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The government investigative agency filed a formal list of criminal accusations against a company.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation acts as the agency, and Samruddha Jeevan Multi-State Multipurpose Cooperative Society is the accused.
When:: Reported on 21 Jul 2018.
Where:: Angul Police Station, Odisha.
Why:: The agency accuses the company of running a scheme that allegedly took money from millions of depositors.
What it means:: The filing of this document means the case moves toward a formal trial process for the accused.

13 Jun 2017News

ED attaches property of Samruddha Jeevan Foods chief

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets belonging to Mahesh Motewar in connection with the multi-crore ponzi scam investigation.

The Hindu

28 Apr 2016Arrest

Ponzi scam accused in CBI custody

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took custody of Mahesh Motewar, the chairman and managing director of Samruddha Jeevan Foods India Ltd, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the ponzi scam.

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Central Bureau of Investigation took the accused into their custody.
Who:: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the investigative agency, and Mahesh Motewar is the accused chairman and managing director of Samruddha Jeevan Foods India Ltd.
When:: Reported on 28 Apr 2016.
Where:: Angul Police Station, Odisha.
Why:: He is in custody because of an ongoing investigation into a ponzi scam, which is a fraudulent investment scheme.
What it means:: The agency now has control over the accused to continue their investigation into the scam.

5 Jan 2016News

Samrudhha Jeevan Scam: Angul Police Net CMD Motewar

BHUBANESWAR: Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has begun probe into the affairs of Samrudhha Jeevan Multi-State Multipurpose Cooperative...

The New Indian Express

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police arrested the head of a cooperative company.
Who:: Mahesh Motewar is the accused, and the Angul Police is the arresting agency.
When:: Reported on 5 Jan 2016.
Where:: Angul Police Station, Odisha.
Why:: The police arrested him in connection with the Samrudhha Jeevan scam.
What it means:: The police have taken custody of the accused as the investigation into his company continues.

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CBI Files Charge Sheet Against Pune Company In Rs 3,484 Crore Ponzi Scam

ED attaches property of Samruddha Jeevan Foods chief

Ponzi scam accused in CBI custody

Samrudhha Jeevan Scam: Angul Police Net CMD Motewar

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