Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Abhishek Banerjee Aide Sumit Roy Arrested Over Cash Transactions
Sumit Roy, who works as Abhishek Banerjee’s personal assistant, was arrested.
The West Bengal government said investigators needed to question him while he was in custody.
The government told the Supreme Court that money had been deposited into Roy’s bank account.
It said the total transactions were about Rs 15 crore.
The government also mentioned one cash deposit of Rs 71 lakh.
These claims were presented during court proceedings.
The report does not include Roy’s response to the allegations.
The exact date and place of the arrest were not provided.
Sumit Roy, described as Abhishek Banerjee’s personal assistant, was arrested.
The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court that Roy’s custodial interrogation was necessary.
The state alleged that large amounts of cash had been deposited into Roy’s bank account.
According to the state, the total transactions amounted to around Rs 15 crore.
A Rs 71 lakh cash deposit was also cited during court proceedings.
- Who
- Sumit Roy, Abhishek Banerjee’s personal assistant.
- What
- Roy was arrested amid allegations about large cash deposits and transactions in his bank account.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- The arrest location is not specified; the matter was discussed before the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The West Bengal government said custodial interrogation was necessary for the investigation.
- Arrested person
- Sumit Roy
- Role
- Personal assistant to Abhishek Banerjee
- Government involved
- West Bengal government
- Court mentioned
- Supreme Court
- Alleged total transactions
- Around Rs 15 crore
- Cash deposit cited
- Rs 71 lakh
- Stated reason for custody
- Necessary custodial interrogation for the investigation