Archive · 21 Jul 2026
ED raids 8 locations in Bengal
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at eight locations in West Bengal, including Kolkata, as part of an investigation into a fraud case involving Rs 160 crore.
The main accused, Biswajit Biswas, is alleged to have set up businesses under various names and defrauded people by promising high interest rates on deposits.
The fraud reportedly involved misappropriating crores of rupees under the pretext of facilitating access to government scheme benefits.
The ED's actions are based on a case registered from an FIR, with allegations spanning from 2014 to 2020.
Searches are ongoing at multiple locations, including the residence of an individual named Bishal and the premises of his relative, Rajib Biswas.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at eight locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata, in connection with a fraud case involving Rs 160 crore.
Biswajit Biswas is the main accused, alleged to have orchestrated the fraud by setting up businesses under various names and promising high interest rates on deposits.
The fraud involved defrauding individuals from outside Bengal and misappropriating crores of rupees under the pretext of facilitating access to government scheme benefits.
Searches are ongoing at multiple locations, including Bongaon and North 24 Parganas, with operations currently in progress at Subhashpally in Bongaon.
The allegations involve defrauding numerous people between 2014 and 2020 by luring them with the promise of substantial interest returns.
- Who
- Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Biswajit Biswas
- What
- Search operations conducted in connection with a fraud case involving Rs 160 crore
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Eight locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata
- Why
- To investigate allegations of fraud involving high interest rates on deposits and misappropriation of funds
ED's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Fraud Allegations
ED's Perspective
The ED alleges that Biswajit Biswas orchestrated a fraud involving Rs 160 crore by setting up businesses under various names and promising high interest rates on deposits.
Accused's Perspective
No specific defense has been mentioned in the articles.
- Agency Conducting Searches
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Number of Locations Searched
- 8
- Amount Involved in Fraud
- Rs 160 crore
- Main Accused
- Biswajit Biswas
- Locations of Searches
- Kolkata, Bongaon, North 24 Parganas
- Period of Alleged Fraud
- 2014 to 2020