Kolkata, April 19 (NationPress) The Enforcement Directorate has taken into custody Joy Kamdar, the Managing Director of Sun Enterprise, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a money laundering case involving the criminal Sona Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar, and his associated syndicate. The businessman was apprehended following a raid at his residence in the Behala area of South Kolkata earlier today.

In conjunction with this operation, the ED also conducted searches at two properties associated with Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in the Ballygunge locality of South Kolkata.

According to a statement from the ED, "The enforcement agency is currently conducting raids at the residences of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas in Ballygunge and Joy Kamdar in Behala. Up to this point, two locations linked to Shantanu Sinha Biswas and one belonging to Joy Kamdar have been searched as part of the investigation into Sona Pappu under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002."

Community members assert that Kamdar is primarily engaged in the promotion of real estate development and construction. His property had previously been searched as his name surfaced during a recent raid at Sona Pappu's residence.

The ED has reportedly recovered cash from Kamdar's residence in Behala. The agency had summoned him for questioning on two occasions prior, but he did not attend either meeting. This prompted the ED to revisit his home for further inquiries.

The raids were part of an investigation into a money laundering case linked to Sona Pappu, who faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and extortion, as confirmed by an ED spokesperson.

Sona Pappu is alleged to operate criminal syndicates in the South Kolkata areas of Kasba and Ballygunge and is facing several FIRs on various allegations. He is also a principal suspect in the February Golpark clashes. Although he is currently evading capture, he has been active on social media, accusing the ED of persecuting his family.

Officials allege that Pappu extorted funds from construction firms, which were then funneled to prominent figures. The ED initiated its first round of searches on April 1, where they seized Rs 1.47 crore in cash, gold jewelry valued at Rs 67.64 lakh, and a country-made revolver from various locations.

The inquiry is based on a Kolkata Police FIR against Pappu for his purported involvement in rioting, attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, and violations of the Arms Act.

The ED's statement on April 9 indicated that the accused, including Pappu, were involved in organized criminal syndicate activities in West Bengal, generating funds unlawfully through these operations.

Despite being summoned by the ED, Pappu has yet to present himself before the agency's officials.