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ED Conducts Searches in Premises Linked to Ex-WB Min, Others in Money Laundering Case
Officials said massArt collected public funds by falsely claiming UNESCO sponsorship, and the agency suspects the money was diverted for personal gain.
- On Tuesday, The Enforcement Directorate searched 15 premises linked to former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen as part of a money laundering investigation, officials said.
- These searches, conducted under the PMLA, focus on alleged financial irregularities within an organization that hosted Durga Puja preview shows.
- The probe specifically targets the Mahanirban Road Mass Art Society, headed by Sen's wife, which officials allege collected substantial public funds under false pretenses.
- Officials allege the society falsely claimed funds were for a UNESCO-sponsored entity, subsequently diverting the money for personal gain.
- The Enforcement Directorate continues its investigation, though no immediate response was available from Sen or the society regarding the action.
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ED Raids 15 Premises in Kolkata, Covers Former Minister Indranil Sen, Associates in MassArt Financial Irregularities Case
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted search and seizure action at 15 premises in Kolkata in connection with financial irregularities committed by MassArt (Mahanirban Road Mass Art) Society in running its Durga Puja ‘Preview Shows ‘, officials said. India News | ED Raids 15 Premises in Kolkata, Covers Former Minister Indranil Sen, Associates in MassArt Financial Irregularities…
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