The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at five locations in and around Kolkata in connection with a case involving alleged irregular financial transactions and the routing of suspected funds through bank accounts linked to the Trinamool Congress.

According to the ED, its preliminary investigation has revealed that funds exceeding 150 crore rupees were allegedly routed through aviation and travel companies for suspected irregular purposes.

The searches were carried out at the premises of Carewell Aviation, its directors, and a purported electoral trust.