Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman from Nashik district, Maharashtra, is under investigation for opening more than 130 accounts in two cooperative credit societies, where he conducted transactions totaling over ₹62.74 crore. This came to light during a police investigation into a cheating case involving Kharat and his wife, Kalpana, who allegedly attempted to seize four acres of land in Shirdi after providing the owner with a loan of ₹5.52 crore. One account was reportedly opened in the name of a relative of Rupali Chakankar, the former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission, who resigned amid the scandal. Kharat, who claims to be an astrologer and former merchant navy officer, was found to have operated all accounts using his mobile number as the contact. The police have arrested two middlemen in connection with the case and are seeking Kalpana to prevent her from fleeing the country. The Enforcement Directorate is likely to investigate further for potential money laundering, as Kharat faces multiple allegations, including eight for sexual assault.