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ED raids Belagavi firm in alleged Rs 4,500-crore fraud
The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched three properties linked to Shivam Associate Company owner Shivananand Neelannavar in Belagavi, Karnataka, as part of its probe into an alleged Rs 4,500-crore investment fraud affecting…
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The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched three properties linked to Shivam Associate Company owner Shivananand Neelannavar in Belagavi, Karnataka, as part of its probe into an alleged Rs 4,500-crore investment fraud affecting over 40,000 investors. The ED teams from Mangaluru and Goa searched Neelannavar's residence, another property, and the home of his business partner, seizing financial documents and digital evidence.
The scheme allegedly offered unusually high returns without RBI or SEBI approval. Sources say Neelannavar mobilised thousands of crores from investors. The case was first registered on May 15, later transferred to the CID. Neelannavar secured conditional bail on July 13 with a personal bond of Rs 3 lakh. The ED is now examining if money laundering occurred and coordinating with CID to trace assets.
The Indian Opinion
This case is a reminder that promises of unusually high returns often lack regulatory backing. Both the RBI and SEBI have issued repeated warnings, yet lakhs of investors keep falling into such traps. The ED and CID must now trace the flow of crores and recover assets before the money is siphoned off beyond reach. A key test will be whether the accused can prove the scheme had any legitimate investment at all, or if it was a simple Ponzi.
Source: siasat.com
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