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Crime
ED Raids Ex-Bengal Minister Indranil Sen's Home in PMLA Probe
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate carried out simultaneous raids on the residence of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and 14 other sites as part of a PMLA investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a series of raids on Monday, targeting the home of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and 14 additional locations across the state. The operation was carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged money‑laundering activities linked to Sen.
According to ED officials, the raids were coordinated to seize documents, electronic devices and other evidence that could shed light on the financial transactions under scrutiny. No arrests were reported during the operation, and the ED has not released any statements regarding the outcome of the search.
Indranil Sen, who served as a minister in the West Bengal government, has faced scrutiny over his financial dealings, prompting the central agency to intensify its probe. The ED’s action underscores its commitment to enforcing PMLA provisions against high‑profile individuals suspected of illicit financial activities.
According to ED officials, the raids were coordinated to seize documents, electronic devices and other evidence that could shed light on the financial transactions under scrutiny. No arrests were reported during the operation, and the ED has not released any statements regarding the outcome of the search.
Indranil Sen, who served as a minister in the West Bengal government, has faced scrutiny over his financial dealings, prompting the central agency to intensify its probe. The ED’s action underscores its commitment to enforcing PMLA provisions against high‑profile individuals suspected of illicit financial activities.