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ED raids Kolkata Police deputy commissioner, businessman in PMLA probe
The Enforcement Directorate raided two premises of a Kolkata Police deputy commissioner and a premises of a local businessman in a money laundering probe. Earlier, ED searches on April 1 recovered cash, jewelry, silver, and a revolver connected to a local criminal syndicate. ED has also indicated ongoing action and summoned the alleged criminal, who has not yet joined the investigation.
Why It Matters
The raids involve a high-ranking police official and a local businessman in a money laundering case linked to an alleged criminal syndicate, highlighting enforcement actions ahead of the state elections.
Timeline
4 Events
April 19, 2026: Poll schedule referenced in report
April 19, 2026
The article notes that West Bengal will have a two-phase poll on April 23 and April 29.
April 19, 2026: ED raids on Biswas and Kamdar premises
April 19, 2026
The ED raided two premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas (including his Ballygunge residence) and one location of Joy Kamdar, Managing Director of Sun Enterprise. Kamdar was taken to the ED office for questioning, while Biswas was not present at his premises. The action is part of the money laundering probe related to Podder and his alleged syndicate.
April 9, 2026: ED statement on probe and summons
April 9, 2026
The ED stated that the probe involves an alleged local criminal syndicate and Podder. The agency has issued summons to Podder, who has so far failed to join the investigation.
April 1, 2026: ED conducts first round of searches
April 1, 2026
The Enforcement Directorate conducted the first round of searches in the money laundering probe connected to the alleged local criminal Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu. The agency seized cash of ₹1.47 crore, gold jewellery, silver valued at ₹67.64 lakh, and a country-made revolver from premises searched.