Ahmednagar, June 1 -- The investigation into fake bank accounts allegedly linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat is likely to be handed over to Special Investigation Team (SIT), according to sources familiar with the case today.
Authorities are examining around 100 accounts in the Rahata branch of Samata Patsanstha (credit cooperative society), in which Kharat is reportedly listed as a nominee.
Preliminary findings indicate that transactions worth nearly Rs 70 crore were carried out through these accounts.
The case stems from a fraud complaint filed by a Mumbai-based businessman Dinesh Parab, following which the Shirdi Police registered an offence against Kharat and the manager of Samata Patsanstha about two months ago.
Investigators...