Mumbai's Economic Offence Wing (EOW) is investigating a ₹17.88 crore fraud case involving Sumitra Sahakari Patpedhi Ltd. Thirteen individuals have been booked for cheating, forgery, and criminal breach of trust. The accused allegedly fabricated loan applications using forged signatures, misappropriated funds, and issued false clearance certificates for repaid loans between 2010 and March 2024. The investigation is ongoing.