Overview

• S K Jinnar Ali and his associate Sinner Ali were arrested in Kolkata and Bardhaman on July 2–3 and remanded to ED custody by a special PMLA court.
• Investigators allege the duo posed as Enforcement Directorate officers since August 2023 using a Toyota Fortuner with fake insignia to summon and intimidate businessmen.
• Searches uncovered two vehicles owned by the accused, Rs 45.89 lakh frozen across personal and company accounts, forged letters bearing fabricated seals and multiple ‘Government of India’ lanyards.
• The ED found that a sand-mining businessman was coerced into paying Rs 1.3 crore in cash and transferring Rs 20 lakh under threats of raids, arrests and asset seizures.
• The case stems from an FIR filed in June at Bidhannagar Police Station and is expanding as authorities trace further victims and probe alleged banking fraud.