The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a fraud and extortion case after more than 10 hours of questioning, with investigators examining his alleged links to the Sona Pappu network and to businessman Joy Kamdar.
Arrest Follows Prolonged ED Questioning
Biswas was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on charges of fraud and extortion after a lengthy round of questioning at the agency’s Kolkata office. He is described as being part of the Security Control division.
The arrest followed repeated failures by Biswas to provide satisfactory responses regarding his alleged involvement with the Sona Pappu network, which investigators are examining in connection with land grabbing and financial irregularities.
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Lookout Circular Issued Earlier
The Enforcement Directorate had earlier issued a lookout circular against Biswas after he allegedly ignored multiple interrogation summons. The agency’s action appears to have escalated after his earlier lack of cooperation with the investigation.
The investigators had already been probing his alleged ties to businessman Joy Kamdar, who is described as being closely linked to Sona Pappu. These connections are now part of the wider scrutiny surrounding the case.
Probe Examines Wider Alleged Activities
Suspicions extend beyond fraud and extortion to Biswas’s alleged role in illegal sand trafficking and previous arms recovery incidents. The report does not provide further details on those allegations, but indicates that they are part of the ongoing inquiry.
As the investigation progresses, Biswas is set to appear before a special court. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has widened from financial and extortion allegations to a broader examination of his purported links with a network already under scrutiny.
About the author – Ayesha Aayat is a law student and contributor covering cybercrime, online frauds, and digital safety concerns. Her writing aims to raise awareness about evolving cyber threats and legal responses.
