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ED lookout notice against Kolkata Police DCP in money laundering probe for non-cooperation
The Enforcement Directorate issued a lookout notice against Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in a money laundering case after he allegedly failed to appear for summons. ED raids targeted his premises and a businessman, with his sons summoned and not appearing, as a related probe into Podder’s alleged activities progressed.
Why It Matters
This marks a significant escalation in a money laundering probe involving a senior police official, with formal travel restrictions and multiple raids linking local actors to irregular financial activity.
Timeline
7 Events
May 5, 2026: Biswas linked to sand smuggling case
May 5, 2026
Biswas was summoned in connection with a sand smuggling case, with allegations of financial irregularities also surfacing against him as part of the ongoing probe.
May 5, 2026: Kamdar's premises raided and questioned
May 5, 2026
The ED raided premises of Joy Kamdar, Managing Director of Sun Enterprise, and Kamdar was taken for questioning. The raids are linked to the money laundering case involving Podder.
May 5, 2026: Biswas's sons summoned to CGO Complex, did not appear
May 5, 2026
Biswas's sons Sayantan and Manish were summoned to the ED's CGO Complex office but did not appear for questioning, according to PTI sources.
May 5, 2026: ED lookout notice against Biswas issued
May 5, 2026
The ED issued a lookout notice against Biswas, circulated across airports, railway stations and other transit points to prevent possible attempts to leave the country, citing continued non-cooperation and that he had been served summons at least five times without appearing.
May 4, 2026: ED raids at two Premises including Ballygunge residence
May 4, 2026
Prior to the lookout notice, ED raids were conducted at two premises belonging to Biswas, including his Ballygunge residence. Biswas was not present at the time.
May 4, 2026: ED raids at Biswas's Fern Road residence
May 4, 2026
The ED raided the residence of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas on Fern Road, Kolkata. Biswas was not present when the searches were conducted.
April 1, 2026: ED raids in Podder money laundering case
April 1, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate conducted the first round of searches in the money laundering probe linked to local criminal Podder. The agency seized cash worth ₹1.47 crore, gold jewellery and silver valued at ₹67.64 lakh, and a country-made revolver. The probe was initiated after an FIR filed by Kolkata Police against Podder for rioting, attempt to murder, criminal conspiracy and Arms Act violations.