Officer Summoned for Questioning Amid Ongoing Financial Probe
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is examining a suspicious transfer of ₹2.64 crore deposited into the bank account of IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar from her husband, Puroshattam Chavan, who faces multiple fraud charges.
Key Details of the Investigation
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Transaction Period: Funds were received between 2017-2018 over 90 days
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Funds Utilization: Karandikar reportedly invested the amount in intraday trading, sustaining losses
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Compliance Check: EOW has sought confirmation from Maharashtra DGP on whether the officer declared these funds in her asset disclosures
While Karandikar hasn’t been named as an accused, investigators have summoned her for questioning. The officer has cited medical leave and not yet complied, stating to media: “I’m on medical leave and not in condition to speak.”
Husband’s Legal Troubles
Chavan faces:
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₹24.78 Crore Fraud Case (February 2024 FIR): Allegedly duped 20+ victims with false promises of subsidized government flats in Mumbai/Thane/Pune
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₹263 Crore Tax Scam Probe: Under ED investigation for income tax refund fraud
Personal Developments
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Karandikar has filed for divorce citing financial harassment, mental cruelty, and spousal bipolar disorder
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Reportedly vacated Colaba police station quarters without official intimation
The EOW continues investigating the money trail, including whether Karandikar was aware of the funds’ disputed origins and reasons for non-disclosure.
