Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Major Cash and Gold Stash in Kolkata

The Enforcement Directorate's sleuths intensified their crackdown in south Kolkata, targeting the residences and office of a businessman in the Taratala area. This led to the discovery of significant unaccounted funds, according to a source within the agency.

In a related search operation at the businessman's Lake Town residence, gold jewelry valued at approximately Rs 10 crore was confiscated, further escalating the magnitude of the investigation.

The raids commenced on Tuesday, when about Rs 2 crore was seized, with money counting still ongoing. The operation is part of a probe into a municipal recruitment scam that has already implicated several prominent individuals, including the state Fire Minister's office.