ED Conducts Fresh Raids in West Bengal Money Laundering Probe Linked to Former Kolkata Police Officer & Alleged Criminal

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh raids across Kolkata and Murshidabad in connection with a money laundering probe involving former Kolkata Police officer Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal Sona Pappu.

Kolkata, May 22, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched a fresh round of searches across West Bengal in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation involving former Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged criminal figure Biswajit Poddar, popularly known as “Sona Pappu.”

According to official sources, ED teams carried out simultaneous raids at nine locations spread across Kolkata and Murshidabad district as part of efforts to gather evidence related to the financial irregularities under investigation.

The searches reportedly covered properties associated with several individuals believed to be linked to the case. Among those whose premises were searched are Mohammad Ali, also known as Max Raju, Saurav Adhikari—identified as a relative of Shantanu Sinha Biswas—and Ruhil Amin Ali, a serving Sub-Inspector with Kolkata Police who is said to have close connections with the former police officer.

Investigators also searched the residence of Biswas in Murshidabad district. Officials indicated that the operation is aimed at tracing financial transactions, assets, and other records that could shed light on the alleged laundering of proceeds generated through unlawful activities.

The latest action forms part of the ED’s broader probe into suspected financial misconduct and the alleged nexus between individuals connected to law enforcement and criminal networks. Authorities are examining documents, digital records, and other materials seized during the searches.

While the agency has not yet released detailed findings from Friday’s raids, officials said the investigation remains active and further action may follow based on the evidence collected.

The case has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of a former senior police officer and individuals allegedly connected to organized criminal activities. The ED is expected to scrutinize financial dealings and property holdings linked to the accused and their associates as it seeks to establish the flow of funds and the extent of the alleged money laundering operation.

Officials have not ruled out additional searches or questioning of persons connected to the case in the coming days.