Kolkata: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Sujoy Hazra was taken into custody on Sunday over allegations of extortion and forgery. The arrest followed a complaint that he had taken money for housing construction but failed to deliver the promised houses.
Allegations of Fraud and Extortion
According to public prosecutor Najim Habib, in 2021, Sujoy Hazra accepted Rs 10 lakh from a complainant named Imran for the construction of a house. However, he neither completed the construction nor returned the money. Despite repeated demands, Hazra refused to comply.
Residents reportedly hurled eggs at a police vehicle carrying the TMC leader, expressing their anger over the alleged fraud. The incident highlights the growing frustration among victims of such schemes.
Legal Charges and Sections Applied
Public prosecutor Najim Habib stated that multiple non-bailable sections have been invoked against Hazra, including 420 (cheating), 406 (criminal breach of trust), 461 (dishonestly misappropriating property), 472 (making or possessing counterfeit seal), 120B (criminal conspiracy), and 409 (criminal breach of trust by a public servant). The case involves government property and forgery, making it a serious offense of misappropriation of government assets.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to present Hazra in court shortly.
