Guwahati: Fresh revelations have emerged in the ongoing financial misappropriation case involving cultural icon Zubeen Garg’s former manager, Siddharth Sharma, with investigators claiming to have uncovered evidence that at least Rs 32 lakh meant for the artiste’s performances was allegedly never fully transferred to him.
Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar addressed the press on Tuesday following a court hearing, stating that forensic and financial investigations have indicated a diversion of funds received from various Bihu committees over several years. According to Kamar, a detailed examination of financial records and transactions linked to Sharma, who is also a key accused in an unrelated death case, brought these findings to light.
During the recent court proceedings, Sharma's counsel reportedly argued that there was no concrete figure to substantiate claims of siphoned money. However, the prosecution countered this argument by presenting the results of their analyses. “We countered that argument before the court and presented findings from forensic and financial analyses, which indicate that approximately Rs 32 lakh received from various Bihu committees was diverted,” Kamar elaborated.
Investigators reportedly cross-referenced payments made by event organizers with the amounts actually received by Garg, leading to the identification of the alleged discrepancy. This development adds a new dimension to the legal battle surrounding the popular singer's finances, bringing specific figures to the forefront of the court's consideration.
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