Nusrat Jahan Faces Lengthy ED Interrogation in Multi-Crore Housing Fraud Case
Actress and former Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Nusrat Jahan appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday, undergoing an extensive questioning session that lasted approximately eight hours. The interrogation is linked to a case involving an alleged housing scheme fraud that reportedly defrauded investors, with the focus on her involvement in the matter.
Details of the Alleged Fraud and Jahan's Role
The case centers on a company accused of duping more than 400 senior citizens out of Rs 24 crore during the period of 2014-15. The company had promised to deliver 1,000 square feet flats to these investors but failed to fulfill this commitment or return their money. Nusrat Jahan has previously asserted that she had severed ties with the company, but the ED's investigation has continued to scrutinize her connections. This is not the first time she has been questioned; in 2023, the ED also interrogated the former Lok Sabha MP regarding this case.
Upon exiting the ED office alongside her husband, Yash Dasgupta, Jahan was asked about the reason for her summons. She responded cryptically, stating, “You should find out.” This remark has added to the intrigue surrounding her appearance and the ongoing probe.
Broader Context: ED's Actions in Other Scams
In a related development, the Enforcement Directorate has also summoned state ministers Sujit Bose and Rathin Ghosh to appear before it on Friday. This summons is connected to an alleged civic recruitment scam. Both ministers are currently contesting assembly elections, with Bose running from Bidhannagar and Ghosh from Madhyamgram, both constituencies set to vote on April 29. Earlier, the ED had sent summons to them, but they reportedly did not comply, raising questions about their cooperation with the investigation.
The simultaneous probes into the housing fraud and civic recruitment scams highlight the ED's intensified efforts to address financial crimes and corruption in the region. These cases underscore the agency's focus on high-profile individuals and political figures, potentially impacting the upcoming electoral dynamics.
Key Points:
- Nusrat Jahan questioned for eight hours by the ED in a housing fraud case.
- The fraud allegedly involved over 400 senior citizens and Rs 24 crore.
- Jahan had previously claimed to have left the company implicated in the scam.
- State ministers Sujit Bose and Rathin Ghosh summoned in a separate civic recruitment scam.
- Both ministers are election candidates, with polls scheduled for April 29.
