The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a money laundering case, conducting raids across Kolkata targeting an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.
Key Points
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation.
- The investigation targets an alleged criminal syndicate and Biswajit Podder, also known as Sona Pappu.
- Raids were conducted at multiple premises, including residences and commercial locations in the Ballygunge area.
- The action is being taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple premises in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal and linked syndicate, official sources said.
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The action is being undertaken in the case against Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu, a criminal booked on charges of attempt to murder and extortion, the sources said.
Details of the Raids
About eight premises, including the residence and commercial premises of Podder in the Ballygunge area, and that of Babu Sona alias Rahul Das, Sun Group and Jay Kamdar are being raided, they said.
The action is being undertaken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
