Investigators Stunned as Illegal Cough Syrup Racket in UP Exposed; Business Worth ₹2,000 Crore Unearthed

Lucknow: The investigation into the banned cough syrup racket—under which accused Amit Singh ‘Tata’ was arrested—has revealed shocking details. According to sources, the syndicate involved in the illegal trade has carried out transactions worth ₹1,900 to ₹2,000 crore so far, leaving investigation teams stunned by the scale of the operation.

Massive Syndicate Spread Across Multiple States

The illegal network responsible for trafficking banned cough syrup has expanded rapidly over the last few years, building a multi-thousand-crore empire. Investigating agencies say that this syndicate was active across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and several other states. Supply routes extended all the way to Bangladesh through the West Bengal border.

As the layers of this illicit business are being uncovered, agencies are discovering deeper financial trails, shell companies, and suspicious transactions linked to the main accused.

Bank Transactions, Fake Companies Shock Investigators

Fresh findings from the ongoing probe have highlighted alarming financial activities. Bank statements, forged companies, linked firms, and benami operations connected to main accused Shubham Jaiswal have surprised the investigators. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now sought complete records of the actions taken by all agencies so far.

Initial scrutiny shows the use of over 100 bank accounts across several districts. The investigation has connected the transactions to more than a dozen individuals, including:

• Shubham Jaiswal (Mastermind)
• Amit ‘Tata’
• Dismissed constable Alok
• Vishal, and several others

The financial web has also extended abroad, prompting agencies to widen the scope of their probe. Fearing that some accused may attempt to flee the country, authorities have issued a Look Out Notice against Alok.

Probe Continues; More Shocking Revelations Expected

With the discovery of hundreds of crores in illegal business and the involvement of multiple fake entities, investigators believe that even bigger revelations may surface as the probe progresses. The complexity and geographical spread of the racket suggest a deeply entrenched network that operated undetected for years.

Authorities are now accelerating efforts to trace all individuals involved and dismantle the syndicate’s financial and operational networks.