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PNB fraud: ‘Loot and run away’ is new motto of Modi government, says Congress

Congress today launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the Rs 11,515 crore PNB fraud case.…

PNB fraud: ‘Loot and run away’ is new motto of Modi government, says Congress

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala (Photo: Twitter)

Congress today launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the Rs 11,515 crore PNB fraud case.

The fraud concerns the Firestone Diamonds group in which the Central Bureau of Investigation last week booked billionaire diamond trader and designer Nirav Modi, his wife Ami, brother Nishal and maternal uncle Mehul Choksi.

Congress spokesperson, Randeep S Surjewala addressed a press conference and questioned prime minister’s silence over the matter.

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“Why is Prime Minister Modi quiet?  The prime minister was given with documents and proof against Nirav Modi (prime accused) and his uncle Mehul Choksi. Loot and run away’ is the new motto of the Modi government,” he said.

Talking about the scam, the Congress leader told reporters that, “The biggest bank loot scam has been exposed in the last 24 hours. Around 30 banks have lost money due to this scam.”

“If the losses incurred by all the banks are added together, this entire scam will be worth Rs 30,000 crore. 71 years since independence, this is the biggest bank scam. Many banks will have to pay collaterals,” he asserted.

During the press conference, the Congress leader posed five questions as he said, “Our second Chota Modi, Nirav Modi goes for Davos business delegation with prime minister. We have five questions for the prime minister: Who is responsible for the scam by Nirav Modi? Were all the departments under the Modi government asleep, and why? PNB chief had told the government that these men would escape. Despite this, how did these men escape? How did the government not spot the biggest banking scam so far? Who is the person who has given security to this scam? How did the risk management system of the banking sector not work?” Surjewala said.

“How can Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi loot the entire banking system and escape the clutches of the government?” he asked.

“The press is capable and can uncover the truth at the highest level. The media should ask Modiji who was responsible for the escape of Vijay Mallya, Lalit Modi and now Nirav Modi,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate today conducted multiple searches in connection with a Rs 280 crore money laundering case against Nirav Modi and others following a complaint by Punjab National Bank.

 

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