The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday conducted searches at multiple locations in Kolkata as part of an investigation into alleged land grabbing and financial fraud cases linked to fugitive criminal Sona Pappu, a senior official said.
Raids at Businessmen's Residences
The raids were carried out at the residences of two businessmen in the Anandapur and Alipore areas of the city. The ED official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that the searches are part of an ongoing probe into financial irregularities and suspected connections with the absconding accused.
Background of Sona Pappu
Sona Pappu has been named as a key accused in multiple cases of land grabbing and financial fraud. He has been evading arrest for some time. Investigators suspect that he maintained close associations with several businessmen, prompting the agency to widen the scope of its inquiry.
“We have obtained crucial leads during questioning, which led us to these premises,” the agency official said. The ED is now examining the involvement of the two businessmen in the alleged financial dealings and assessing whether they were used as conduits for illegal transactions.
Further Investigation Underway
The investigation is ongoing, and sources indicate that more searches are expected in the coming days. The ED is also scrutinizing financial records and other evidence seized during the raids to uncover the full extent of the fraud network.
This development comes as authorities intensify efforts to crack down on financial crimes and land grabbing in the region. The case has drawn significant attention due to the high-profile nature of the accused and the scale of the alleged offenses.
