In a major breakthrough in the high-profile Naushera Sheikh case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested notorious fraudster Kalyan Banerjee. The arrest comes after Banerjee allegedly attempted to interfere with the ongoing investigation into the multi-crore scam that has rocked the region.
Sources within the ED reveal that Banerjee, known for his involvement in several financial irregularities, was apprehended late last night from a hideout in Kolkata. Investigators suspect he was trying to tamper with key witnesses and manipulate evidence to derail the probe. The Naushera Sheikh case involves massive money laundering through shell companies, fake invoices, and hawala transactions, with links to influential political figures.
ED officials conducted raids across multiple locations prior to the arrest, seizing incriminating documents, digital devices, and unaccounted cash exceeding Rs 5 crore. Banerjee’s role emerged during the interrogation of other accused, where his name repeatedly surfaced in connection with fund diversion.
The agency has invoked provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Banerjee. He is expected to be produced before a special court today, where ED will seek extended remand for further questioning. This development intensifies the pressure on other suspects in the case.
Legal experts believe this arrest could unravel deeper layers of the scam, potentially exposing a nexus between businessmen and politicians. The Naushera Sheikh investigation has already led to freezing of assets worth over Rs 200 crore. As the probe deepens, more arrests are anticipated in the coming days.
Public outrage over the scam has been growing, with demands for swift justice. Banerjee’s arrest marks a significant step forward, signaling the ED’s determination to dismantle the fraud network. Stay tuned for updates as the case unfolds.
