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Crime
ED Seizes Documents from Former Bengal Minister Indranil Sen in PMLA Probe
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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The Enforcement Directorate conducted a search operation at the residence of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and 14 other locations as part of a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out a search operation on Monday at the residence of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen and at 14 other sites linked to the investigation. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following allegations of illicit financial dealings.
The PMLA case alleges that Sen and associates were involved in money laundering activities, though no charges have yet been filed. ED officials seized documents, electronic devices and other evidence that could be relevant to the probe.
In a statement, the ED said it was pursuing the case in accordance with the law and would file charges if the evidence warrants it. The agency also indicated that further searches could be conducted as the investigation proceeds.
Political observers note that the move is part of a broader crackdown on former politicians suspected of financial misconduct. Sen’s party has yet to issue a formal response.
The case underscores the Indian government’s continued focus on enforcing anti-money laundering regulations across the country.
The PMLA case alleges that Sen and associates were involved in money laundering activities, though no charges have yet been filed. ED officials seized documents, electronic devices and other evidence that could be relevant to the probe.
In a statement, the ED said it was pursuing the case in accordance with the law and would file charges if the evidence warrants it. The agency also indicated that further searches could be conducted as the investigation proceeds.
Political observers note that the move is part of a broader crackdown on former politicians suspected of financial misconduct. Sen’s party has yet to issue a formal response.
The case underscores the Indian government’s continued focus on enforcing anti-money laundering regulations across the country.