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After BoB, now Oriental Bank of Commerce involved in black money transfer

As per Zee Media sources, OBC transferred Rs 500 crore through its accounts to Hong kong.

After BoB, now Oriental Bank of Commerce involved in black money transfer

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday traced another case involving alleged laundering of black money to the tune of Rs 500 crore at Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC).

As per Zee Media sources, OBC transferred Rs 500 crore through its accounts to Hong Kong. Two people have been detained by the ED in the case and further details are awaited.

Also read: Finance Ministry wants CBI to fast-track Bank of Baroda fraud case

It may be recalled that Bank of Baroda recently got alleged in funds transfer case. CBI and the Enforcement Directorate have started investigation on the matter.

It is alleged that Rs 6,172 crore black money was remitted from Bank of Baroda to Hong Kong camouflaged as payments for non-existent imports like cashew, pulses and rice.

Also read: SFIO starts probe into Bank of Baroda Rs 6,100-crore money laundering case

It is also alleged that amount was deposited in 59 accounts of the bank's Ashok Vihar branch (New Delhi) in cash as advance for import and the money was sent to some selected companies in Hong Kong.

 

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