Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Arrested in ED Money Laundering Investigation
ED arrests Kolkata Police DC in money laundering case in West Bengal
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Santanu Sinha Biswas during a raid linked to a money laundering case involving history-sheeter Biswajit Podder, alias Sona Pappu. The operation spanned nine locations in West Bengal, including Kolkata and Murshidabad district, uncovering financial and criminal connections tied to the accused.
- 01The ED conducted searches at nine locations, including properties associated with Santanu Sinha Biswas and his relatives.
- 02Biswas was previously arrested on May 14, 2023, following allegations of land grabbing and money laundering.
- 03The ED's investigation revealed that illegal activities included extortion and real estate property grabbing.
- 04During earlier searches, the ED seized cash amounting to ₹1.47 crore (approximately $177,000 USD) and valuables worth ₹67.64 lakh (approximately $81,000 USD).
- 05The investigation is ongoing, focusing on uncovering financial trails linked to criminal networks.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Santanu Sinha Biswas, a Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police, as part of a money laundering investigation involving notorious criminal Biswajit Podder, known as Sona Pappu. The ED conducted raids at nine locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata and Murshidabad district, targeting properties linked to key individuals in the case. This operation follows the arrest of Biswas on May 14, 2023, related to allegations of land grabbing and financial misconduct. The ED's ongoing investigation has revealed significant illegal activities, including extortion and the illegal acquisition of real estate. In previous searches, the agency seized ₹1.47 crore (approximately $177,000 USD) in cash, alongside gold and silver valuables worth ₹67.64 lakh (approximately $81,000 USD). The ED aims to trace the financial networks associated with these criminal activities, which have raised concerns over corruption within law enforcement.
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The arrest of a high-ranking police official raises serious concerns about corruption within the Kolkata Police and could lead to increased scrutiny of law enforcement practices in West Bengal.
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