Shell firms in DA case: SIT probes Debraj Chakraborty's DC Global link
Synopsis
The SIT probing TMC ex-councillor Debraj Chakraborty's disproportionate assets case has uncovered a shell firm — DC Global — allegedly used to layer crores of illicit funds, with money moving in and out of accounts within the hour. Now the ED has filed an ECIR, turning a state police probe into a dual-agency money laundering investigation.
Key Takeaways
SIT is examining shell firm DC Global for alleged diversion of proceeds of crime in the DA case against Debraj Chakraborty .
Official records list Chakraborty's father Tarun Kumar Chakraborty as DC Global's owner, but investigators allege the listing was a front.
Investigators flagged near-instant fund movements — money credited and debited from DC Global accounts within an hour .
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed an ECIR and is running a parallel money laundering probe against Chakraborty and his wife Aditi Munsi .
As many as 30 alleged operatives are under the SIT's scanner; four have been interrogated so far.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing disproportionate assets (DA) charges against former Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor Debraj Chakraborty is now examining the alleged use of shell companies to siphon proceeds of crime, investigators said on 4 July. The probe has zeroed in on a firm called DC Global, reportedly linked to Chakraborty, through which several crores of allegedly illicit funds were routed to relatives and close associates of both Chakraborty and his wife.
DC Global Under the Lens
According to sources within the state police, official records list Tarun Kumar Chakraborty, father of the arrested former councillor, as the registered owner of DC Global. However, investigators believe the ownership was a front. 'The father's name had been shown as the owner just as an eyewash and the day-to-day affairs of the entity were handled by Debraj himself through his close associates, who were his partners in crime,' a state police officer aware of the developments said.
The SIT is scrutinising both inward and outward remittances from DC Global's accounts. Notably, investigators have flagged a pattern of near-instant fund movements — money credited to the account on a given date and time was reportedly debited within an hour of the credit, a hallmark pattern in layering-stage money laundering.
The Aditi Munsi Connection
Chakraborty's wife, Aditi Munsi — a former TMC legislator and a well-known devotional singer — is also named in the case. According to investigators, proceeds of crime were collected through illegal avenues by both Chakraborty and Munsi. The SIT's probe into DC Global is examining fund flows that allegedly benefited relatives and close associates of the couple.
ED Now Running a Parallel Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recently filed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against Chakraborty and Munsi, launching a parallel investigation into the money laundering angle. The SIT is sharing intelligence gathered on DC Global and related transactions with the ED, sources said. This dual-agency scrutiny significantly raises the legal stakes for those under investigation.
30 Alleged Operatives Under Scanner
Beyond the shell company trail, the SIT has identified as many as 30 individuals who allegedly served as next-line operators for Chakraborty, primarily handling the collection of extortion money. Of these, four have already been interrogated, with the remaining set to be questioned in turns, according to police insiders. The widening net signals that investigators are building a detailed operational map of the alleged criminal network.
With the ED probe running alongside the SIT investigation and multiple suspects yet to be questioned, the case is expected to expand significantly in the weeks ahead.
Point of View
But an ED investigation under PMLA carries non-bailable arrest powers and asset attachment that are harder to deflect. The involvement of Aditi Munsi — a former legislator and public figure — also raises questions about how long the alleged network operated without scrutiny. With 26 of 30 alleged operatives still to be questioned, the full scale of the alleged extortion machinery is far from established.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DA case against Debraj Chakraborty?
It is a disproportionate assets case against former Trinamool Congress councillor Debraj Chakraborty, who has been arrested. The SIT is investigating whether Chakraborty and his wife Aditi Munsi accumulated assets beyond their known sources of income through illegal means including alleged extortion.
What is DC Global and why is it under investigation?
DC Global is a firm reportedly linked to Debraj Chakraborty, with his father Tarun Kumar Chakraborty listed as the official owner. The SIT alleges the ownership was a front and that several crores of proceeds of crime were routed through the firm to relatives and associates of the couple.
Why has the Enforcement Directorate got involved?
The ED has filed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to probe the money laundering angle in the case. The SIT is sharing financial intelligence with the ED, making this a dual-agency investigation under both state police and federal anti-money laundering law.
How many people are under the SIT's scanner in this case?
The SIT has identified around 30 individuals who allegedly acted as next-line operators for Chakraborty, handling extortion money collection. Four have been interrogated so far, with the rest to be questioned in turns, according to police sources.
