In a significant anti-corruption operation, Jangipara Police in Hooghly, West Bengal, arrested Ramesh Patra, a leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), for allegedly defrauding a local businessman, Tanmay Barui. The allegations arose after Barui filed a complaint stating that Patra had promised to secure various government and administrative benefits in exchange for money. According to the complaint, Patra collected approximately ₹16 lakh through online transfers and another ₹13 lakh in cash, claiming he could leverage political influence to assist Barui's business dealings with the 'Adra-Bilaspur Cooperative Agricultural Development Society Limited.' After failing to deliver the promised benefits, Patra reportedly began threatening Barui with death. Following the complaint, police registered a case and arrested Patra after finding preliminary evidence supporting the allegations. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into the possible involvement of other influential political figures in this case of fraud and intimidation.