The Enforcement Directorate has apprehended Amit Ganguly in Kolkata in connection with a high-profile case involving land grabbing, alleged forgery of documents and land records, and power of attorney manipulation. This major legal action has been executed by the Kolkata Zonal Office of the agency. According to the investigating agency, the case is primarily linked to money laundering amounting to more than 100 crore rupees.
Arrest Timeline and Fraudulent Methods
As per the details shared by the Enforcement Directorate, Amit Ganguly was arrested on the night of 15 September 2026. During the course of the investigation, the agency uncovered that the accused had illicitly taken control of properties belonging to various individuals and entities through multiple unlawful means.
Civil Litigations and Coercion Tactics
The investigative agency revealed that the operation relied heavily on fabricated board resolutions, forged sale agreements bearing fake signatures, bogus deeds, and several other fraudulent documents. Furthermore, investigations indicate that land records were manipulated, and civil lawsuits were filed on the basis of entirely false and fabricated claims.
Multiple FIRs in West Bengal
According to the investigative agency, Amit Ganguly is also accused of denying genuine landowners their legitimate rights and reportedly resorting to intimidation and physical force against anyone who dared to raise a voice for their rights. The records show that a staggering 23 FIRs have been registered against Amit Ganguly within West Bengal Police jurisdictions.
