The Enforcement Directorate began an operation at various locations in Kolkata early Wednesday morning. This included a raid at the home of businessman Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu, on Fern Road near Kasba. The action relates to money-laundering and extortion accusations.
Sona Pappu caught in Money Laundering case in Kolkata
Pappu appears to have a significant influence in the popular south Kolkata areas of Kasba and Ballygunge. He faces multiple FIRs involving different allegations. Moreover, he is a key suspect in the Golpark gang war from February, yet he continues to avoid the Kolkata police.
Officials claim that Pappu extorted crores of rupees from construction companies. This money funneled to powerful individuals.
Questioning for 48 hours
The central agency raided the office of Sun Enterprises on Ashwini Dutta Road in Ballygunge. They are investigating claims of financial fraud worth several crores. It remains unclear if Pappu is connected to this company.
This development follows the questioning of Trinamool Rashbehari MLA Debasish Kumar on Monday. The agency is looking into an alleged scam involving land procurement for projects and tricking investors.
Kumar called for questioning just 48 hours after the ED raids occurred at various sites in Kolkata and the surrounding districts. The central team also searched a multi-story flat belonging to another businessman in Ballygunge Place, Kolkata. ED sources indicated that this search was related to financial corruption charges.
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