The Thane police, investigating the Rs. 2,000-crore ephedrine haul case, are gathering evidence against former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, who has been booked in the case. Mamta and her husband Vicky Goswami have been accused of running an international drug racket from Kenya.
The Anti-Narcotics Cell of Thane Crime Branch had called Molina Mukund Kulkarni (50), elder sister of Mamta, and Sanjay Sharma, a bank manager, for questioning and to gather evidence against Mamta Kulkarni. “We sent summons to both of them as we found they were in touch with Kulkarni. Sharma used to take care of her bank accounts,” said an official.
Molina, who lives in Mira Road, was questioned about Mamta’s background, and whether she was aware of her drug business. But she claimed she was unaware. “She claims she is in regular touch with her over the phone. Both of them contact each other and discuss their well being,” said a police officer. Sharma was called in for the third time in past one month for questioning. “In his statement he claims that he was in regular touch with Mamta Kulkarni for over 15 years, since she first came to open an account in the bank. Till 3 months back, he used to get calls from Kulkarni, asking to check the account status or transfer cash. Sharma claims that she had more than six accounts in the bank,” added the official.
