Govt orders SFIO probe against crisis-hit DHFL after finding instances of suspected fund diversions
The government has ordered an SFIO probe into alleged financial irregularities at mortgage lender DHFL after finding instances of suspected fund diversions, according to a source
Representational image. Reuters.[/caption]The Ministry of Corporate Affairs carried out a detailed examination of the allegations of financial misdoings against the company's promoters through the Registrar of Companies (RoC).The RoC report indicated suspected fund diversions at the company, following which the ministry has asked the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to probe the case, as per the source.On 29 October, a senior official said there were good enough reasons to refer the DHFL matter to the SFIO. The probe agency comes under the ministry.Separately, a forensic audit by KPMG has reportedly found massive fund diversion by the promoters.DHFL, the third-largest mortgage lender in the country, had sought a Rs 15,000-crore lifeline from the lenders as they finalise the resolution plan, which may also include picking up 51 per cent equity in the company by converting their debt into equity.
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