Tuesday , December 24 2024

Chargesheet filed against CA Ambar Dalal in Rs 380 crore fraud case

Mumbai: Police on Friday filed a chargesheet against Ritz Consultancy Services promoter and chartered accountant Ambar Dalal in a Rs 380-crore fraud case in which over 600 investors, including actor Annu Kapoor, were allegedly duped. Dalal was arrested from Uttarakhand in March after being on the run for 12 days.

The police have filed a chargesheet in the court and the court has ordered the registry to verify all the documents and papers. The police have been asked to give a copy to the broker after verification.

Meanwhile, the Economic Offenses Wing of the police has received permission to investigate the case further. This permission has been sought to trace the beneficiary of the crime and the money transactions. The case was registered on March 14 and the broker was arrested on March 26.

According to the police, the broker collected money from 512 investors. Rs 380.79 crore was recovered. Statements of investors are being recorded.

The government side claimed that the police have so far written letters to 36 banks seeking details of financial transactions made through the broker's company.