Kolkata, April 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted significant raids at seven locations in Kolkata related to a land grab and fraud case. This operation, initiated on March 28, targets Amit Ganguly and his associates under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002. During the raids, the ED uncovered several crucial documents and digital evidence, which are currently under investigation. Additionally, multiple bank accounts have been frozen under Section 17(1A) of the PMLA.
The investigation was prompted by an FIR filed by the West Bengal police. The allegations include fraud, criminal breach of trust, forgery, use of fake documents, conspiracy, and intimidation.
Evidence has revealed that Amit Ganguly and his associates deceived individuals to illegally occupy valuable land. They created fake agreements, power of attorney documents, sale deeds, and other papers to falsely claim ownership of the land.
These fraudulent documents were then presented in court to mislead people and attempt to register the land in their names in government records.
Moreover, the accused constructed real estate projects on these fraudulently acquired lands and sold flats, generating illegal profits.
The investigation has also uncovered a systematic approach by the accused. They first prepared fake documents, filed cases in court to obtain orders, and then attempted to alter government records to legitimize their claims.
The police have registered over 20 FIRs against Amit Ganguly and his associates, most of which are linked to South 24 Parganas district.
The charges include illegal occupation of valuable lands, misuse of fake development agreements, wrongful use of power of attorney, and granting third-party rights over disputed lands.
The ED continues to investigate this entire matter.
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