Tue Sep 03 19:48:49 UTC 2024: – Sandip Ghosh, former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and three others remanded to CBI custody for eight days in connection with financial irregularities at the institute
– CBI sought custody arguing a large nexus involved in the corruption case that needs to be thoroughly investigated
– Ghosh, security guard, and two vendors arrested by CBI in connection with the case
– CBI has named Ghosh in an FIR for criminal conspiracy, cheating, and dishonesty
– Investigation into financial misconduct at the hospital gained momentum following allegations from former deputy superintendent Dr Akhtar Ali
– Calcutta High Court ordered transfer of probe from state SIT to CBI based on Ali’s petition for a probe by Enforcement Directorate
– CBI has conducted search operation at Ghosh’s residence and conducted polygraph tests related to financial misconduct and medic’s murder investigation
– Cases registered against entities including M/s Ma Tara Traders, M/s Eshan Café, and M/s Khama Louha in connection with corruption case

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