Kolkata/Alive News: A team of Kolkata Police reached Raipur on Saturday to arrest businessman Mahendra Goenka and his associates in an alleged financial fraud involving assets worth around Rs 1,000 crore and shares in several companies. However, Goenka reportedly escaped with his family before the police could arrest him.
High Court Warrant Triggers Police Action
The police team arrived in Raipur following a fresh arrest warrant issued by the Calcutta High Court. Officers reached Anandam City, where Goenka was reportedly staying, and launched a search operation. The accused were to be taken to Kolkata and produced before a court for further proceedings.
Wife and Brother Also Named in Cases
According to advocate Amarendra Das, several fraud cases have been registered against Goenka and his family members at three to four police stations in Kolkata. His wife and brother have also been named in allegations of financial irregularities involving multiple companies.
Das further alleged that Goenka had cheated the family-owned company of Sanjay Pathak, an MLA from Katni and former Madhya Pradesh minister, of crores of rupees. The case that prompted the latest police action is registered at Bowbazar police station.
Case Involves Alleged Forgery of Company Shares
The case relates to the alleged illegal transfer of shares in Euro Pratik Ispat India Private Limited and associated companies. According to the FIR, Goenka and his associates allegedly used forged documents, fake signatures and counterfeit company seals to transfer ownership of the shares.
Das claimed that Goenka had earlier remained in custody for 14 days in July and was now changing locations in Raipur to avoid arrest. He also alleged that a local resident, Ghanshyam Agrawal, was helping him evade the police.
