State vs Unidentified Accused — Serum Institute of India cheating case

Updates

1. Hearing8 Aug 2025

   Anticipatory bail plea of Rohit Rajendra Parmar in Serum Institute cheating case

   The Bombay High Court addressed the anticipatory bail application (No. 2677 of 2022) filed by Rohit Rajendra Parmar in connection with the investigation into the impersonation and cheating case involving the Serum Institute of India.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court heard an application for anticipatory bail, which is a request to avoid arrest before being charged.

   Who:

   The Bombay High Court heard the request from Rohit Rajendra Parmar, who is accused in a cheating case involving the Serum Institute of India.

   When:

   Reported on 8 Aug 2025.

   Where:

   Pune, Maharashtra, and the Bombay High Court.

   Why:

   The case involves investigations into alleged impersonation and cheating at the Serum Institute of India.

   What it means:

   The court addressed the request regarding whether the person can remain free while the investigation continues.

   Indian Kanoon
2. Arrest25 Nov 2022

   7 arrested for cheating Serum Institute of India of Rs 1 crore, mastermind still at large

   The police said SII director Satish Deshpande received a WhatsApp message from a number having the profile of its chief executive officer (CEO) Adar...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Police arrested seven people for allegedly cheating the Serum Institute of India.

   Who:

   Seven people are the accused, Satish Deshpande is the director of the company, and the Pune Police are the agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 25 Nov 2022.

   Where:

   Pune, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The accused allegedly cheated the company by pretending to be its chief executive officer over WhatsApp.

   What it means:

   The police are still searching for the person identified as the mastermind behind the scheme.

   The Indian Express