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Fraud, Allegations of Black Magic

Massive Fraud, Allegations of Black Magic, and Rs 1,250 Crore Missing: Lilavati Hospital Under Investigation

Mumbai’s prestigious Lilavati Hospital has come under intense scrutiny following shocking allegations of financial misconduct and black magic rituals. The hospital’s trust has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against 17 individuals, including former trustees, vendors, and equipment suppliers, accusing them of misappropriating Rs 1,250 crore over the past two decades.

Hospital Trust Accuses Former Trustees of Financial Fraud

Addressing the media on Tuesday, former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, who now serves as the Executive Director of Lilavati Hospital, accused the previous trust members of orchestrating large-scale financial fraud. After the new board of trustees took over, a forensic audit was commissioned, revealing alarming financial irregularities.

The audit indicated that funds intended for essential medical equipment, hospital furniture, computers, ambulances, surgical supplies, and legal expenses were systematically misused. Despite an initial refusal from Bandra Police to register the case, a court directive mandated the filing of an FIR. The case may soon be transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for further investigation.

Black Magic Allegations Emerge

Adding a bizarre twist to the case, the current trustees alleged that former trust members conducted black magic rituals within the hospital premises. Singh revealed that employees reported witnessing unusual activities around the office occupied by permanent trustee Prashant Mehta and his mother, Charu Mehta.

Upon further investigation, eight urns containing human remains, hair, bones, rice, and other materials associated with occult practices were reportedly discovered beneath the office floor. The trustees approached the Bandra Court after police initially declined to investigate. The court has now ordered a probe under Section 228 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Previous Complaints and Investigations

This recent FIR is not the first against the hospital’s former management. Three separate cases have already been registered:

• July 2024: A Rs 12 crore fraud involving cheating and forgery.
• December 2024: Allegations of Rs 44 crore being siphoned under the guise of legal fees.
• March 2025: The latest case revealing Rs 1,250 crore in financial irregularities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also been approached to investigate possible money laundering and the accumulation of foreign assets linked to the accused.

Legal Implications of Black Magic Allegations

Maharashtra’s stringent Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and Other Inhuman, Evil, and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013 criminalizes superstitious and occult practices intended to exploit or harm individuals. If found guilty, the accused could face severe legal consequences.

A Call for Justice

Trustee Prashant Mehta described the scandal as the “biggest fraud in the healthcare industry,” emphasizing that the stolen funds could have built three new hospitals to serve underprivileged communities. He reaffirmed the trust’s commitment to restoring Lilavati Hospital’s reputation and ensuring funds are used responsibly for patient care.

The ongoing investigation is expected to intensify in the coming weeks, with authorities likely to seize foreign assets linked to the accused. The EOW and ED are closely monitoring developments as they delve deeper into what could be one of India’s largest healthcare fraud cases.