After ED’s Bengal raids, Amit Malviya alleges cash–trafficking nexus tied to TMC-linked operator

Malviya alleges that a recent ED raid in West Bengal points to a wider network of money laundering and trafficking linked to politically backed operators.

BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya on Monday reacted to recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids in West Bengal, alleging that the agency’s findings point to a broader network involving money laundering, human trafficking and organised exploitation in the state.

Cash recovery and ED action referenced in statement

Malviya’s comments came in response to an ED operation in which Ajmal Siddiqui, described by him as a TMC-linked operator, was reportedly found with more than Rs 1 crore in cash and two luxury cars. The ED has not issued a detailed public statement on the case, and the status of the investigation remains unclear based on available information.

The recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids in West Bengal have exposed yet another dark layer of Mamata Banerjee’s regime. From Ajmal Siddiqui. a TMC-linked operator caught with over ₹1 crore in cash and two luxury cars, emerges a chilling story of money laundering, human… pic.twitter.com/he5tqkIQkN

— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) November 17, 2025

Allegations of political backing

In a social media post, Malviya alleged that the case was not isolated and suggested that similar networks operate under political protection. He cited names including Sheikh Shahjahan and Saokat Molla, claiming they have been used for electoral influence and local-level control. These allegations have not been independently verified.

Claims on trafficking and governance

Malviya further said that the ED seizure highlighted concerns related to trafficking and exploitation of women in the state. He linked these concerns to broader issues of governance. No official response from the West Bengal government or the Trinamool Congress was referenced in the content provided.