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Lilavati Hospital Trustees Accused of ₹2,100 Crore Embezzlement

A forensic audit uncovers large-scale financial misappropriation and alleged occult practices by former trustees now residing abroad.

Mumbai, India. Mar 10, 2025: Param Bir Singh, Executive Director of Lilavati Hospital (left), and Prashant Mehta, Permanent Trustee of Lilavati Hospital (Right), held a press conference at Lilavati Hospital in Bandra regarding a 1200 crore scam involving the former trustee. Mumbai, India. Mar 10, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
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Overview

  • The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT) has filed multiple FIRs alleging embezzlement totaling ₹2,100 crore by former trustees and associated entities.
  • A forensic audit revealed funds siphoned through offshore accounts, fraudulent investments, kickbacks, and illegal procurement dealings over two decades.
  • The alleged financial crimes have severely impacted the trust’s operations and the hospital’s ability to provide healthcare services to patients.
  • Evidence of occult practices, including urns with human remains found on hospital premises, has been submitted to authorities as part of the investigation.
  • The Enforcement Directorate has been urged to investigate the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with accused individuals reportedly residing in Belgium and Dubai.