TMC Leader Ramesh Patra Arrested for Alleged Fraud in Hooghly
TMC's Ramesh Patra arrested at Jangipara in Hooghly for alleged multi-crore fraud using political influence
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Ramesh Patra, a leader of the Trinamool Congress, was arrested in Jangipara, Hooghly, for allegedly defrauding a businessman of ₹29 lakh by misusing political influence. The police are investigating further to determine if other political figures are involved.
- 01Ramesh Patra is accused of collecting ₹16 lakh via online transfers and ₹13 lakh in cash from the complainant.
- 02The complaint was filed by Tanmay Barui, who claimed Patra promised government benefits using political influence.
- 03Patra allegedly threatened the complainant after failing to deliver the promised benefits.
- 04He previously served as treasurer for former Jangipara MLA Snehasis Chakraborty, indicating his political connections.
- 05The Jangipara Police have initiated a detailed investigation to uncover any additional political involvement in the case.
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In a significant anti-corruption effort, the Jangipara Police in Hooghly arrested Ramesh Patra, a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), for alleged fraud involving a total of ₹29 lakh. The arrest followed a complaint by Tanmay Barui, a businessman who claimed Patra, leveraging his political connections, promised to secure various government benefits for him. Barui alleged that Patra collected ₹16 lakh through online transfers and an additional ₹13 lakh in cash over several payments. Patra is said to have close ties with former transport minister Snehashish Chakraborty and had previously served as treasurer for Chakraborty when he was the MLA for Jangipara. After failing to deliver on his promises, Patra reportedly began threatening Barui with death. The police registered a case under relevant sections and, after gathering preliminary evidence, arrested Patra. A thorough investigation is ongoing to explore the possibility of involvement by other influential political figures in this fraud case.
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The arrest of Ramesh Patra may deter similar fraudulent activities in the region and restore public trust in local governance.
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