The Agartala Sub-Zonal Office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached bank deposits worth approximately 1.12 crore rupees under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an alleged money laundering case. In a statement issued today, the ED said, the investigation was initiated following allegations of fraud involving the impersonation of government officials to deceive investors and businesspersons. The accused include dismissed Tripura-cadre IAS officer Abhishek Chandra and Utpal Kumar Choudhury.

 

According to the agency, Mr. Choudhury allegedly posed as a senior Union Home Ministry official using forged identity documents and operated entities resembling government departments and public sector undertakings. The suspects allegedly lured victims with promises of profits from government tenders, Mid-Day Meal supply contracts, and the rubber trade, collecting crores of rupees. The ED claimed the proceeds were laundered through shell entities and used to acquire properties, vehicles, and other assets. The investigation is ongoing.