ED Moves Calcutta HC Seeking CBI Probe Against Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Obstruction Of PMLA Searches

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking a CBI probe against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging obstruction of a lawful money-laundering investigation during ED searches at the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC.

The ED has claimed that its officers were restrained during the search and that documents and electronic devices were taken away, allegedly interfering with its statutory powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

The Trinamool Congress has denied the allegations, calling the move politically motivated and linked to the upcoming elections. It has also sought protection against alleged misuse of party-related documents.

Multiple petitions filed by the ED, the TMC and I-PAC’s co-founder are listed before Justice Suvra Ghosh.