CQC itself has not been charged, thanks to its cooperation with investigators, but several former executives, including CEO Kenneth Newcombe, face legal action. Jason Steele, CQC’s former Chief Operating Officer, has pleaded guilty and is reportedly assisting U.S. authorities. Newcombe’s legal team has called the charges “baseless,” with Newcombe battling cancer while defending his name.
The case has garnered significant media attention, with national outlets taking particular interest in the involvement of an Assam-born figure. However, question arises whether the intense focus on Goswami could be part of a concerted effort to undermine his success and tarnish Assam’s image.
