Sumit Roy, Abhishek Banerjee’s personal secretary NEW DELHI: Sumit Roy, a key aide of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has been booked in a fraud and forgery case in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur district, a police officer said on Sunday.Also Read | Sumit Roy: The key aide who managed access to AbhishekAccording to the officer, the complainant has accused Roy—who has been absconding for some time—of cheating and forgery. Former TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra has also been named in the case, he added.Hazra was recently arrested in connection with a separate case.”We are examining the allegations detailed in the complaint and gathering all relevant documents. Each claim will be verified on the basis of evidence, and appropriate legal action will be taken accordingly,” a senior Criminal Investigation Department (CID) official told PTI.The fresh development comes just days after Roy was named in a land-grab case. Subsequently, the West Bengal Police issued a lookout notice and carried out a pre-dawn search operation lasting several hours at Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence in an effort to trace Roy’s whereabouts.The police action thrust Roy—previously little known outside Trinamool’s circles—into the spotlight of an expanding investigation into the alleged land fraud. Considered one of Banerjee’s closest aides, he has for years overseen the Diamond Harbour MP’s political, administrative and constituency affairs.The developments come against the backdrop of TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections held in April, which brought an end to the 15-year tenure of party supremo Mamata Banerjee—Abhishek Banerjee’s aunt—as the state’s chief minister.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJantar Mantar Protest: CJP Alleges Water, Power Cut, Demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s Exit22.8 Lakh Students Appear Nationwide For NEET UG 2026 Re-TestThree Indian Oil Supertankers Cross Strait of Hormuz Hours Before Iran Announces Fresh ClosureBJP Defends Shashi Tharoor, Targets Congress Over Pawan Khera’s RemarksKailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 Begins As First Batch Of Pilgrims Crosses Into China Via Nathu La PassIUML Officially Exits DMK-Led Alliance, Says Future Electoral Tie-Up To Be Decided LaterPM Modi Commissions Three Naval Vessels, Boosts Self-Reliant India MissionKolkata Airport Chaos: Mahua Moitra Questions How Armed Individual Entered Secure ZoneIndia Slams Pakistan Over Remarks On Internal Affairs, Says It Has No Locus Standi’Age Should Not Reduce Human Potential’: PM Modi’s Yoga Day Message123PhotostoriesIndonesian love proverb of the day: “A mother’s love goes on forever, but a child’s love…”Healthy ageing doesn’t begin at 60: Doctor shares daily habits that can decide how well you’ll live laterHow to let go of inner anger, fear, and resentment: 5 ways to find peace within7 stunning places around the world travellers can’t enterInside Ashneer Grover’s lavish Rs 30 crore mansion: From the viral ‘Rs 10 crore dining table’, stylish family lounge and more9 Gujarati vegetarian dishes so delicious, even non-vegetarians love them8 gaslighting text messages psychologists say you should never ignorePsychology says people who often say “please” and “thank you” have THESE 10 qualitiesThe menopause timeline: What no one tells women about the changes that begin in their 30sFather’s Day 2026: 10 animal dads who prove great parenting isn’t just a human trait123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeDelhi weatherAbu Dhabi NEET rowUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest
NEW DELHI: Sumit Roy, a key aide of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, has been booked in a fraud and forgery case in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur district, a police officer said on Sunday.Also Read | Sumit Roy: The key aide who managed access to AbhishekAccording to the officer, the complainant has accused Roy—who has been absconding for some time—of cheating and forgery. Former TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra has also been named in the case, he added.Hazra was recently arrested in connection with a separate case.“We are examining the allegations detailed in the complaint and gathering all relevant documents. Each claim will be verified on the basis of evidence, and appropriate legal action will be taken accordingly,” a senior Criminal Investigation Department (CID) official told PTI.The fresh development comes just days after Roy was named in a land-grab case. Subsequently, the West Bengal Police issued a lookout notice and carried out a pre-dawn search operation lasting several hours at Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence in an effort to trace Roy’s whereabouts.The police action thrust Roy—previously little known outside Trinamool’s circles—into the spotlight of an expanding investigation into the alleged land fraud. Considered one of Banerjee’s closest aides, he has for years overseen the Diamond Harbour MP’s political, administrative and constituency affairs.The developments come against the backdrop of TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections held in April, which brought an end to the 15-year tenure of party supremo Mamata Banerjee—Abhishek Banerjee’s aunt—as the state’s chief minister.
