PIL filed seeking CBI probe into chit fund companies

22 Apr 2013 Evaluate

A PIL was filed in Calcutta High Court seeking a CBI investigation into chit fund companies that have allegedly defrauded lakhs of investors in West Bengal following closure of the Saradha Group of companies. The petition is likely to be taken up in the court of Chief Justice Arun Mishra on April 23 or the day after.

The move is to bring to book all involved in the alleged scam, which amounted to a staggering Rs 30,000 crore. The PIL also sought compensation to the depositors, alleging vicarious liability by the government. Further, demanded the arrest of Rajya Sabha MP Kunal Ghosh.

The petitioner prayed that all properties owned by Saradha Group be taken into possession by the government.

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