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ED investigates fake passport scam in Kolkata, collects documents from Police

  • ED collects documents from Kolkata Police to probe fake passport scam
  • Nine individuals arrested in connection with the fake passport racket in Kolkata
  • Enforcement Directorate likely to file FIR and decide on further action after investigation

15 Jan 2025

ED investigates fake passport scam in Kolkata, collects documents from Police

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has stepped into the investigation of a fake passport scam in Kolkata, with its sleuths collecting relevant documents from the Kolkata Police for further examination. The central agency is now reviewing these documents as part of its preliminary investigation into the matter, with an FIR likely to be filed soon.

A senior officer involved in the investigation confirmed that the ED had obtained critical documents, including FIR copies from the Bhowanipore police station, which is handling the case at the local level. These documents provide key details about the arrests made so far, including the names and involvement of the suspects.

The Kolkata Police had arrested at least nine individuals in connection with the fake passport racket, which is believed to have involved the creation and distribution of fraudulent travel documents. The arrests have shed light on the scale of the scam, which could have impacted the security framework of the country.

The Enforcement Directorate, after thoroughly reviewing the documents collected, will decide on its next steps. This includes determining which sections of the law should be invoked and what charges may apply as part of the FIR. The agency has hinted that the scam could have wider implications, and further arrests or developments may follow once the investigation progresses.

The probe is still in its early stages, and the ED is working in close collaboration with Kolkata Police to ensure that all aspects of the scam are examined. Authorities are determined to get to the bottom of the operation, which has raised concerns about potential national security risks.

This investigation is part of the ED’s broader crackdown on fraudulent activities involving government-issued documents, with a special focus on cases that could affect the integrity of the passport system.

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