Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police is set to tighten its grip on Hitesh Mehta, the prime accused in the ₹122 crore New India Cooperative Bank scam, by conducting a brain mapping test. The test will be carried out at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL).
According to senior EOW officials, preparations for Mehta’s brain mapping test have been completed and it is expected to be conducted next week. However, the final date is yet to be confirmed by the forensic department.
The decision to conduct this test comes after Mehta’s lie detector test results returned negative, indicating potential deception. EOW officials suspect that Mehta is withholding crucial information about the embezzled funds, prompting them to seek further forensic examination.
The brain mapping test is aimed at extracting further details regarding the distribution and usage of the embezzled ₹122 crore, as the seven arrested accused have been giving inconsistent statements during interrogation.
EOW sources revealed that the test is expected to reveal whether Mehta is concealing vital information about the scam. The court has already granted approval for the brain mapping test.
Confrontation with Co-Accused : On Friday, the EOW conducted a face-to-face interrogation of Mehta, along with co-accused Dharmesh Paun, Ulhanath Arunachalam, and Kapil Dhedia. EOW sources stated that the confrontation yielded several key leads, which could help in further unraveling the money trail.
The investigators are now working to validate the information obtained and connect it with financial records and seized documents.
The EOW is intensifying its investigation to track the missing funds, identify the recipients, and establish the usage of the embezzled money. Further action, including financial forensics and asset tracking, is underway.
