ED arrests Kolkata man in PMLA case tied to land grabbing, forged records

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a Kolkata-based man in a money laundering case linked to alleged land grabbing and the forgery of land records, officials said on Wednesday.

Amit Ganguly was taken into custody on Tuesday night under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

According to officials, Mr. Ganguly is accused of gaining control over properties belonging to various individuals and entities by using forged board resolutions, fabricated sale agreements bearing forged signatures, and fabricated deeds and other documents.

The alleged methods also included manipulation of land records, the filing of civil proceedings on false or fabricated claims, denial of the lawful entitlements of landowners, and the use of threats and physical force against people seeking to assert their legitimate rights.

Officials said as many as 23 police FIRs have been registered against Mr. Ganguly and linked entities by the West Bengal Police.

The arrest marks the latest step in the agency's probe into the case.