Covid-19 Vax Scam: MCOCA Strikes Again

You've probably heard about the recent arrest of a prominent businessman in a Covid-19 vaccination scam. Thousands of fake vaccine doses were manufactured and sold across India. Now, this is where it gets interesting - the accused are being charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). This is a classic case of organized crime, which is exactly what MCOCA deals with. Section 3 of the MCOCA defines 'criminal activity' as an act committed by a person, who on at least two previous occasions, has been convicted of a crime, or has been a part of an organized crime syndicate. This fits our vax scam perfectly. The accused are likely to be slapped with MCOCA charges, and if convicted, will face harsh penalties, including life imprisonment. Now, you can see why MCOCA is a powerful tool in the Indian government's arsenal against organized crime.