Kolkata, April 27: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into a high-profile money laundering case in West Bengal. This case involves a complex network of individuals and shell companies.
On Sunday, the agency conducted raids at three locations linked to Kalyan Shukla and Sanjay Kumar Kanodia in Kolkata. During these operations, authorities seized ₹1 million in cash, gold jewelry, and a significant number of digital devices and documents.
An official statement revealed that the seized materials indicate extensive cash transactions between the main accused and several politically connected individuals.
The investigation primarily focuses on Jay S. Kamdar, who was arrested on April 19 and remains in custody following an order from a special PMLA court. He is alleged to be the mastermind behind a large hawala network that facilitated transactions both within and outside the country through various shell companies.
Financial investigations have also uncovered that Kamdar embezzled over ₹400 million from an educational trust based in Kolkata.
In addition to financial irregularities, Kamdar’s investigation is also examining his alleged connections with gold smuggler Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar. Investigators suspect that Kamdar provided weapons to Soma Sonar Poddar, although he has not disclosed details of these transactions.
A significant aspect of the case involves collusion between the accused and senior police officials. The agency has found that Kamdar was in contact with several police officers, including Deputy Commissioner of Police Shantanu Sinha Biswas.
It is alleged that Kamdar provided expensive gifts and amenities to these officials and their families to exert influence within the police department. This influence was reportedly used to file false complaints and to navigate disputes related to high-value properties.
Raids were conducted at the Deputy Commissioner’s residence earlier this month, but he was not present at the time and has failed to appear before the agency despite multiple summons.
This investigation follows a previous raid on April 1, which resulted in the seizure of approximately ₹14.7 million in cash, over ₹6.7 million in gold and silver, a luxury vehicle, and an illegal revolver.
The agency has identified several properties and buildings believed to be acquired through illegal activities.
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