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ED raids former Bengal minister Indranil Sen in MassArt money laundering case
ED raids former Bengal minister Indranil Sen in MassArt money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday searched 15 locations in Kolkata, including the residence of former West Bengal tourism minister Indranil Sen. The raids are part of a money laundering investigation under the…
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday searched 15 locations in Kolkata, including the residence of former West Bengal tourism minister Indranil Sen. The raids are part of a money laundering investigation under the PMLA into alleged financial irregularities by MassArt, a non-profit that organised Durga Puja preview shows.
Hindustan Times reports the ED alleges funds collected by MassArt were used for personal gains. A complaint was filed with Kolkata Police in June, after the BJP came to power, accusing MassArt of collecting money by falsely claiming UNESCO sponsorship, the outlet adds. Times of India notes the ED's investigation focuses on MassArt's activities and supposed proceeds of crime from its financial transactions.
The case was initially booked by Kolkata Police under criminal breach of trust, cheating and forgery sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The ED action under Section 17 of PMLA allows it to seize documents linked to suspected proceeds of crime.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The ED searched former Bengal minister Indranil Sen's properties and 15 other locations on Tuesday over alleged financial irregularities by non-profit MassArt. The agency says funds raised through Durga Puja preview shows were used for personal gain. The case follows a June complaint by a travel agency owner after the BJP came to power, alleging MassArt falsely claimed UNESCO sponsorship. The ED has registered a money laundering case under PMLA.
Coverage: 2 sources, 1 government-critical, 1 neutral
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com (government critical), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report)
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