ED Intensifies Probe Into Kolkata Municipal Recruitment Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has escalated its investigation into the alleged municipal jobs scam in West Bengal by issuing formal summons to Bengal Fire Minister Sujit Bose's wife and son. The central agency has directed both family members to appear before investigators next week as part of their ongoing money laundering probe.
Recent Raids and Seizures
This development comes just weeks after ED conducted coordinated raids across multiple locations in Kolkata last month. A team from the central agency searched Minister Bose's office and his son's restaurant among 13 other targeted locations during the extensive operation.
During these searches, ED officials seized approximately ₹45 lakh in cash along with numerous documents that they believe are crucial to understanding the financial trail in the alleged scam. The agency has maintained that the evidence collected points toward systematic money laundering activities.
Money Laundering Allegations
ED officials directly involved in the investigation have stated they possess substantial reasons to believe that ill-gotten gains from the municipal recruitment scam were laundered through a complex chain of bank accounts. The agency suspects that proceeds from the alleged corruption in municipal job appointments were systematically cleaned through multiple financial channels.
The summons to the minister's family members represents a significant escalation in the high-profile case that has been making headlines across West Bengal. The ED's persistent investigation suggests they have gathered substantial evidence linking the financial transactions to the alleged scam.
Next week's questioning of the minister's wife and son is expected to provide crucial insights into the money trail and potentially reveal deeper connections to the municipal jobs case that has shaken Kolkata's political circles.
