Three individuals were apprehended in Kolkata’s Park Street region for possessing $450,000 (over Rs 4 crore), as confirmed by the police on Wednesday. The arrest took place in the Park Street police station area on Tuesday night, with an ongoing investigation into the matter. The detained individuals, identified as Sayan Das, Mohammad Asad, and Feroz Khan, are reported to be Mumbai residents.
Police officers from the Park Street police station noticed the trio acting suspiciously on Tuesday night, prompting them to intervene. Following a brief interrogation, the officers searched their bags and discovered the US dollars neatly stacked in layers. The arrested individuals claimed to be employed in a currency exchange office and were en route to Mumbai with the money. However, their failure to produce valid documentation led to their arrest on charges of illegal money laundering.
A senior Kolkata Police official mentioned that the confiscated dollars will be presented in court, and an investigation is underway to determine if the trio is linked to a larger money laundering network. In light of the upcoming state Assembly elections, law enforcement has intensified surveillance efforts across Kolkata and the state to combat the illicit circulation of weapons and funds. The recent apprehension is a direct result of the continuous monitoring of urban roads and key intersections.
