Archive · 28 Sep 2025
IMA Probes Dr. Sen Over Alleged 'Ghost' Account
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is looking into a bank account called 'JIMACON Kolkata' which was opened in 2015.
This account used the IMA's tax number and had a large sum of money taken out.
A committee is questioning Dr. Santanu Sen, and other officials to find out why this account was created.
They're trying to figure out if it was done without proper permission.
Dr. Sen said that the account was opened to raise funds.
The IMA is now deciding on the next steps.
They could take action, like suspension or legal steps, depending on the findings.
IMA is investigating a 'ghost' savings account named 'JIMACON Kolkata'.
The account allegedly used IMA's PAN number.
Around Rs 1.32 crore was withdrawn from the account.
An inquiry committee questioned Dr. Santanu Sen and other officials.
Dr. Sen claimed account was opened to raise funds.
- Who
- IMA, Dr. Santanu Sen, JIMA office bearers
- What
- IMA investigating a bank account opened using IMA's PAN, with withdrawals.
- When
- 2015 (account opened); Friday (inquiry).
- Where
- Kolkata.
- Why
- To investigate the alleged unauthorized bank account and transactions.
- Subject
- Inquiry into 'JIMACON Kolkata' bank account
- Involved Parties
- IMA, Dr. Santanu Sen, JIMA office bearers
- Account Name
- 'JIMACON Kolkata'
- Account Type
- Savings account
- Account Opened
- 2015
- Withdrawal Amount
- Rs 1.32 crore
- Signatories
- Dr. Sen, Dr. Anup Kumar Bhattacharya, Dr. Ujjwal Sengupta
- Inquiry Committee Head
- Dr. Ajay Kumar
