Kolkata, April 20: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay S. Kamdar under Section 19(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. This action is part of an investigation into an alleged money laundering case linked to Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, and others.
Following his arrest, Kamdar was presented before a special court at Bichar Bhawan in Kolkata on April 20, 2026. Given the seriousness of the case, the court granted the ED a nine-day custody for further investigation. Earlier, on April 19, the ED conducted searches at six different locations in Kolkata and Barrackpore. During these operations, significant documents and digital evidence were seized from the residences of Deputy Commissioner of Police Shantanu Sinha Biswas and Jay S. Kamdar.
According to the investigation agency, initial findings suggest that Jay S. Kamdar had close ties with Sona Pappu, and they engaged in substantial financial transactions. Allegations also indicate that Kamdar provided weapons to Poddar’s wife, Soma Sonar Poddar, although he has denied any such involvement.
The ED’s investigation revealed that Kamdar was involved in illegal domestic and international hawala transactions through several shell companies. A detailed examination of these companies is ongoing, with the agency stating that large amounts of illicit money were transferred through these transactions.
Additionally, the investigation uncovered that Kamdar had close connections with certain police officials. He allegedly provided these officials and their families with expensive gifts and other benefits to facilitate his illegal activities. There are indications that he used his influence to file complaints against innocent individuals and attempted to seize properties.
Previously, on April 1, 2026, the ED had conducted raids in this case, seizing approximately ₹1.47 crore in cash, gold and silver jewelry valued at around ₹67.64 lakh, a Fortuner vehicle, an unlicensed revolver, and various documents and digital devices. Several properties, reportedly acquired through illegal activities, have also been identified during the investigation.
According to the agency, the proceeds of crime were allegedly used for extortion, seizing real estate properties, and unauthorized construction activities. The investigation is ongoing, and further revelations are anticipated.
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