ED Issues Lookout Notice Against Kolkata Police DCP for Money Laundering Probe
ED lookout notice against Kolkata Police DCP in money laundering probe, flags ‘non-cooperation’
Hindustan Times
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Shantanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police, amid a money laundering investigation. Biswas has reportedly evaded multiple summonses, prompting concerns he may attempt to leave India. The case involves alleged financial irregularities linked to local criminal activities.
- 01Enforcement Directorate issued a lookout notice for Shantanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police.
- 02Biswas has evaded five summonses from the ED, raising concerns of potential flight from India.
- 03Raids were conducted at Biswas's residences, revealing connections to a local criminal involved in serious offenses.
- 04The investigation is tied to allegations of money laundering and sand smuggling.
- 05ED seized cash and valuables during the initial searches related to the case.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a lookout notice against Shantanu Sinha Biswas, the Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police, in connection with a money laundering investigation. This action follows Biswas's failure to respond to five summonses issued by the agency, raising concerns that he might attempt to leave India. The ED conducted raids at two of Biswas's residences in the Ballygunge area of Kolkata, but he was not present at the time. The agency's investigation is linked to a local criminal, Biswajit Podder, who faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and extortion. In previous searches, the ED seized ₹1.47 crore (approximately $177,000 USD) in cash, along with gold and silver valued at ₹67.64 lakh (around $81,000 USD). Additionally, Biswas is being investigated for alleged financial irregularities in a sand smuggling case. The lookout notice aims to ensure his availability for questioning as the probe continues.
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The investigation may affect public trust in the Kolkata Police and raise concerns about corruption within law enforcement.
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