The Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust (LKMMT), which operates Mumbai’s renowned Lilavati Hospital, has lodged complaints with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Bandra Police Station, alleging misappropriation of over ₹1,500 crore by former trustees and related individuals, as per a PTI report.
A forensic audit of the hospital’s financial records revealed large-scale financial misconduct, leading to multiple FIRs against ex-trustees. Shockingly, the trust has also accused them of performing black magic on hospital premises, allegedly discovering urns containing human hair and skulls.
According to Prashant Mehta, LKMMT’s Permanent Resident Trustee, three FIRs have been filed regarding forgery and fund misappropriation, which have been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). One case alleges ₹1,200 crore was siphoned through illicit dealings with third-party distributors for hospital procurements. Another case in Gujarat involves theft of valuables from a hospital facility.
A separate FIR registered on December 30, 2023, accuses three former trustees of cheating ₹85 crore between 2002 and 2023, allegedly using forged documents to gain control and misusing funds for personal legal expenses.
The trust has urged the ED to investigate these financial crimes under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that healthcare funds are used solely for patient welfare. The EOW has launched an investigation, and legal proceedings are ongoing.
