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ED Investigates Alleged Municipal Recruitment Scam Involving TMC MLA's Family
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2026-07-14 22:01   Politics   13

ED Investigates Alleged Municipal Recruitment Scam Involving TMC MLA's Family

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the wife and two sons of TMC MLA Madan Mitra for questioning in a money laundering probe related to an alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal.The summons were issued after the agency found links between the MLA's family members and financial transactions under scrutiny.

A senior ED official stated that the probe is based on documentary and financial evidence, and all individuals named during the investigation are being examined.

The case involves irregularities in appointments to civic bodies in West Bengal, with the ED investigating under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on charges registered by the CBI.Previous raids were conducted at multiple locations linked to Mitra, including his residences in Kolkata and surrounding areas.The CBI had also searched Mitra's home in October 2025.The ED emphasized that no conclusions should be drawn at this stage, as the investigation is ongoing.This development follows earlier searches and highlights the seriousness of the allegations against the MLA's family.

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