Overview

• Ajad Mallik, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested in Kolkata for orchestrating a fraudulent document operation aiding illegal immigrants, primarily Bangladeshi nationals.
• The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids across seven locations in West Bengal, seizing Rs 13.45 lakh in cash, digital devices, and incriminating documents.
• Mallik is accused of running a network that produced fake Indian passports, Aadhaar cards, and voter IDs, generating proceeds of crime deposited in multiple bank accounts from 2018 to 2024.
• Investigators allege Mallik was involved in hawala transactions and unauthorized currency exchange services, further complicating the financial crime probe.
• Mallik frequently traveled to Bangladesh, where his wife and two sons reside, highlighting cross-border ties and security concerns in the case.