ED Arrests Pratyush Kumar Surekha in ₹2,800 Crore Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested businessman Pratyush Kumar Surekha in connection with a ₹2,800 crore money laundering case. The arrest was made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following allegations of cheating 25 banks between 2010 and 2011. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initially registered an FIR in 2016. Surekha has been presented before a court for further legal proceedings as the ED continues its investigation into the financial trail. This action comes amid ongoing tensions between the West Bengal state government and central agencies.
Published 2 days ago • 17 Jan 2026, 04:44 PM IST