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ED files prosecution complaint against accused in IMS scam

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed a prosecution complaint under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against the 17 accused persons in the Insurance Medical Services (IMS) scam.

The accused also include Dr. Devika Rani and Dr. K. Padma, the then director and joint director of IMS, respectively.

The ED began its investigation based on eight cases registered by Anti Corruption Bureau, Hyderabad. It was alleged that the accused persons, for procurement of medicines and medical equipment, deviated from the laid down procedure to benefit select vendors for illegal gratification.

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