NEW DELHI: During a search in Kolkata at seven premises on Wednesday in an ongoing money laundering probe against Merlin group, a real estate developer, the ED has found the builder having associations with some senior politicians and bureaucrats from Bengal. “The role of these public servants and their financial transactions with the real estate group and its promoters are under scrutiny,” sources in ED said. The action comes ahead of polls in WB, with voting scheduled for April 23 and April 29. Officials aware of the probe said the agency has seized some “incriminating digital devices and documents from the builder’s premises that reveal his deep nexus with state officials and politicians”. To further establish a money trail in its ongoing investigation, ED is examining Merlin group promoter Sushil Mohta, Saket Mohta and other related entities. Sources said the agency is examining some documents which were fabricated to fraudulently grab various parcels of land in Kolkata, including public land too. “Subsequently, the accused people commercially exploited the land by launching large-scale real estate projects. By projecting themselves as lawful owners on the strength of forged documents, they have induced the public to invest substantial sums in their projects,” a senior official said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Glimmer Of Hope’: Mauritius PM Hails India’s Support Amid Iran Crisis, Eyes Key Oil And Gas DealElection Season Kicks Off With Record Voter Turnout In Assam, Puducherry As Kerala Clocks 77% VotingIndia Withdraws Bid To Host COP33 In 2028 — Here’s Why The Government ReconsideredIndia Ramps Up Gulf Outreach: Hardeep Puri Heads To Qatar, Jaishankar to UAE After US-Iran TruceAre You A ‘Worker’ Or Just An Employee? India’s Labour Codes ExplainedDelhi’s Gas Shift: IGL Asks Residents to Move from LPG to PNG Amid Supply PushIndia Tells Seafarers To Remain Indoors As Iran War Puts Strait of Hormuz On EdgeOperation Sindoor Signals India’s Shift To Multi-Domain, Data-Driven Warfare : General DwivediWorld Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%, Flags Global Risks From West Asia Conflict’Topple Didi At Any Cost?’ TMC Releases Viral Sting Video To Target Humayun Kabir, BJP Denies Link123PhotostoriesPlastic vs. stainless steel casserole: Which is healthier and safer for storing rotisKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 probable contestants list: Farrhana Bhat, Gaurav Khanna to Manisha Rani likely to join Rohit Shetty’s showHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly pollsHeavyweights line up to vote as Puducherry holds assembly polls5 elegant bridal picks for a simple court wedding beyond the lehengaNavi Mumbai’s luxury real estate boom: Developers shaping the premium market7 refreshing chutneys made with vegetable peels to keep the gut cool in summer8 unique animals that exist only in Australia and look unrealBest Hollywood horror movies streaming on OTT right now: ‘Hereditary’ and ‘The Conjuring’ to ‘The Ritual’Your biggest weakness you should never ignore; based on your number123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingCandace OwensCardi BTiger WoodsMrBeastUS stock marketPAN Card application 2026Bhojshala disputeIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilChar Dham Yatra 2026
NEW DELHI: During a search in Kolkata at seven premises on Wednesday in an ongoing money laundering probe against Merlin group, a real estate developer, the ED has found the builder having associations with some senior politicians and bureaucrats from Bengal. “The role of these public servants and their financial transactions with the real estate group and its promoters are under scrutiny,” sources in ED said. The action comes ahead of polls in WB, with voting scheduled for April 23 and April 29. Officials aware of the probe said the agency has seized some “incriminating digital devices and documents from the builder’s premises that reveal his deep nexus with state officials and politicians”. To further establish a money trail in its ongoing investigation, ED is examining Merlin group promoter Sushil Mohta, Saket Mohta and other related entities. Sources said the agency is examining some documents which were fabricated to fraudulently grab various parcels of land in Kolkata, including public land too. “Subsequently, the accused people commercially exploited the land by launching large-scale real estate projects. By projecting themselves as lawful owners on the strength of forged documents, they have induced the public to invest substantial sums in their projects,” a senior official said.
