Indian authorities arrest businessman duo over a massive ₹2,800 crore chit fund scam, leaving investors uncompensated.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in India has arrested Basudeb Bagchi and his son Avik Bagchi, founders of the Prayag Group, in relation to a ₹2,800 crore chit fund scam. The duo is accused of collecting deposits under false high-return schemes without proper regulatory approvals, leaving ₹1,900 crore unpaid to investors. The ED aims to recover assets linked to the scam to compensate the victims.

November 29, 2024
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