Clarification on News Item Regarding ED Questioning Muthoot Group MD
Muthoot Finance clarifies news regarding ED questioning MD about investor fraud, denies allegations, and asserts no connection with Srei Cos.
The news relates to an investigation involving the MD, which could raise concerns among investors, but the company is cooperating and denying allegations, mitigating potential negative impact.
The announcement is a clarification regarding an ongoing investigation and presents the company's stance, neither promoting positive aspects nor admitting wrongdoing.
* Muthoot Finance clarifies news regarding the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioning its Managing Director in connection with an alleged investor fraud case. * The matter pertains to Public Issue of Secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) issued by Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited and Srei Equipment Finance Ltd. * Muthoot Securities Limited (MSTL), where promoter family of Muthoot Finance Ltd holds 82% shareholding and Muthoot Finance Ltd holds 18% shareholding, acted as one among several brokers in the NCDs issue of Srei Cos for distribution of NCDs. * Investors independently applied for the NCDs through the broking network of Muthoot Securities Limited, with funds routed through an escrow account managed by Lead Managers, Registrar, NCD Issuing Company, and Collection Banks; no funds were handled by Muthoot Finance Limited. * Srei Cos honored obligations on NCDs until December 30, 2020; later, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) initiated a moratorium, and RBI superseded the Board of Directors of Srei Cos. * The Managing Director of Muthoot Finance Limited provided clarifications and factual information to the ED; the interaction was purely for information sharing, and the company has fully cooperated. * Muthoot Finance Limited categorically denies allegations of money laundering or misrepresentation and asserts no association, affiliation, or connection with Srei Cos.
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