Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids on Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner and Businessman
ED raids Kolkata Police deputy commissioner, businessman in PMLA probe
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to alleged criminal Biswajit Podder. The raids are part of a broader probe into organized crime in West Bengal ahead of upcoming elections.
- 01Raids conducted on Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar.
- 02Investigations are linked to alleged criminal Biswajit Podder, wanted for multiple serious charges.
- 03Previous searches yielded cash and valuables worth over ₹2.14 crore (approximately $260,000 USD).
- 04Podder is accused of operating an organized crime syndicate in West Bengal.
- 05West Bengal is set to hold elections in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
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On Sunday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar, the Managing Director of Sun Enterprise, as part of a money laundering investigation. This probe targets alleged criminal Biswajit Podder, who is wanted for multiple offenses, including attempted murder and extortion. The ED's actions are linked to a previous investigation that began with a Kolkata Police FIR against Podder for his involvement in organized crime. The agency has already seized cash amounting to ₹1.47 crore (approximately $177,000 USD), along with gold and silver worth ₹67.64 lakh (about $81,000 USD). Podder, currently on the run, has failed to respond to ED summons. The raids come as West Bengal prepares for elections on April 23 and April 29, raising concerns about the implications of organized crime in the electoral process.
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The ongoing investigation into organized crime may influence the electoral process in West Bengal, potentially affecting voter safety and the integrity of the elections.
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