BREAKING NEWS: ED Mumbai Arrests Sujit Patker and Dr. Kishore Bisure for Money Laundering at Dahisar Jumbo Covid Centre

Mumbai, 21st July 2023: In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai apprehended Sujit Patker, Partner of M/s Lifeline Hospital Management Service, and Dr. Kishore Bisure, Ex-Dean from BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation), on charges of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002. The arrests were carried out on 19th July 2023, sending shockwaves through the city’s healthcare and administrative circles.

The arrests came as part of an extensive investigation into alleged financial irregularities and malpractices at the Dahisar Jumbo Covid Centre, a crucial medical facility that played a pivotal role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Mumbai.

Following their apprehension, both Sujit Patker and Dr. Kishore Bisure were presented before the Hon’ble Special Court in Mumbai. During the hearing, the prosecution sought custody of the accused to conduct further inquiries into the money laundering allegations.

The Special Court carefully evaluated the evidence presented by the ED and subsequently granted custody of Sujit Patker and Dr. Kishore Bisure for a period of 8 days. They are now scheduled to be produced in court again on 27th July 2023.