Patna: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has registered an FIR against Patna-based chartered accountant Gaurav Gunjan and others over allegations they facilitated the transfer of around Rs 457 crore abroad using forged and improperly verified documents, EOU officials said on Sunday.The case followed an income-tax department probe. Gunjan, a resident of Dular Enclave in Mithila Colony, Digha, has been accused of providing incorrect information to a public servant, preparing forged documents and entering into a criminal conspiracy.The matter surfaced during a nationwide verification campaign by the income-tax department, under which 394 entities and 36 professionals were examined across cities. A search and seizure operation was subsequently conducted at Gunjan’s flat on Aug 18, 2026.EOU ADG Amit Kumar Jain said, “After the IT department operation, an application was submitted at the EOU police station in Patna by the assistant director of income tax (investigation), Prince Babu Mishra on Sept 7. An FIR was registered at the EOU police station based on the application on Sept 10.”According to the FIR, Gunjan issued certificates for overseas remittances involving companies based in Mumbai, Bengaluru and elsewhere. The investigation found large sums were transferred abroad during 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.Around Rs 195 crore belonging to Jokerplus India Private Limited, Mumbai, was allegedly remitted abroad. Bengaluru-based Insure Assist and Technology Private Limited allegedly transferred Rs 193 crore overseas. Other entities named include Films@50 (Rs 111 crore), Dharmesh Technology (Rs 9 crore), Evolox Infotech Private Limited (Rs 20 crore), and Vikritai Technologies and Media Private Limited (Rs 11 crore).The EOU is examining whether Gunjan verified documents before issuing certificates, including those linked to Form 15CB, used for tax-related certification of payments to non-residents or foreign companies.
