Kolkata Businessman Arrested in Money Laundering Case Amid Police Raids
ED Arrests Kolkata Businessman, Raids Police Deputy Commissioner In PMLA Case
News 18
Image: News 18
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman and Managing Director of Sun Enterprise, in a money laundering case linked to an alleged criminal syndicate. The raids also targeted Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas, as the investigation unfolds ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal.
- 01Kamdar was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
- 02Raids were conducted at the residences of both Kamdar and Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas.
- 03The case is linked to alleged criminal activities of Biswajit Podder, a wanted criminal.
- 04The ED previously seized cash and valuables in connection with this case.
- 05West Bengal is currently in the midst of assembly election campaigning.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Kamdar, a businessman from Kolkata, on Sunday as part of an investigation into a money laundering case tied to an alleged criminal syndicate. Kamdar, the Managing Director of Sun Enterprise, was taken into custody following searches at his residence and the residence of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas, who was not present during the raids. This operation is linked to Biswajit Podder, also known as Sona Pappu, who is wanted for multiple criminal charges, including attempted murder and extortion. The ED had previously conducted searches on April 1, seizing ₹1.47 crore (approximately $177,000 USD) in cash, gold and silver valued at ₹67.64 lakh (around $81,000 USD), and a revolver. The investigation continues as West Bengal prepares for assembly elections on April 23 and April 29.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The arrests and ongoing investigation may affect the political landscape and public safety in West Bengal as the state prepares for assembly elections.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe the government is effectively tackling organized crime in West Bengal?
Connecting to poll...
More about Enforcement Directorate
Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids on Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner and Businessman
Hindustan Times • Apr 19, 2026
Enforcement Directorate Raids Kolkata Police Officer in Money Laundering Case
The Economic Times • Apr 19, 2026
Enforcement Directorate Raids Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner's Residence in Money Laundering Investigation
News 18 • Apr 19, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.