Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Bengal MLA Jiban Krishna Saha's Bail Rejected in School Jobs Scam
A politician named Jiban Krishna Saha from West Bengal has been arrested because he is suspected of being involved in a big scam related to school jobs.
The police found that many people were hired unfairly for teaching jobs.
A special court has decided not to let Mr. Saha out on bail and he will stay in jail for a longer time while the investigation continues.
The police agency investigating this, called the ED, says they have found a lot of money connected to this scam.
Even the Supreme Court, the highest court in the country, had previously canceled over 25,500 job appointments because the hiring process was found to be fraudulent.
This politician was arrested after a raid at his house.
Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha's bail plea was rejected by a special court.
Saha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the West Bengal school jobs scam.
The court extended his judicial remand until November 18.
The ED claims proceeds of crime amounting to Rs 238 crore have been attached.
The Supreme Court had previously canceled over 25,500 appointments due to the fraudulent recruitment process.
- Who
- Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha
- What
- Court rejected his bail plea in connection with the West Bengal school jobs scam.
- When
- Thursday (date not specified)
- Where
- A special court at Bichar Bhavan
- Why
- Prima facie involvement in irregularities in the recruitment of assistant teachers.
- MLA Name
- Jiban Krishna Saha
- Political Party
- Trinamool Congress
- Arresting Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Case Type
- West Bengal School Jobs Scam
- Current Status
- Bail rejected, judicial remand extended
- Remand Extended Until
- November 18
- ED Claimed Proceeds of Crime
- Rs 238 crore