ED arrests Kolkata man in land grabbing-linked PMLA case
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Amit Ganguly in Kolkata in connection with a money laundering case involving land grabbing and the forgery of property documents. Authorities allege he used fabricated deeds and threats to illegally acquire land from various owners.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing efforts by Indian law enforcement to combat financial crimes and corruption related to real estate and land rights.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested a Kolkata-based man in a money laundering case linked to alleged land grabbing and forgery of land records, officials said on Wednesday (September 16, 2026).
They said Amit Ganguly was taken into custody on Tuesday night (September 15, 2026) under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Mr. Ganguly is alleged to have acquired control over properties belonging to different persons and entities through the use of "forged" board resolutions, fabricated agreements for sale containing forged signatures and fabricated deeds and other documents.
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