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ED raids nine places in West Bengal over alleged PDS wheat scam
India
Published on 25 April 2026
Welfare wheat diversion lies at the centre of probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches at nine locations in West Bengal tied to an ongoing money laundering probe in a Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case. Officials say the raids stem from an investigation launched on information including a West Bengal Police FIR from October 23, 2020, which alleges large-scale diversion of PDS wheat meant for welfare schemes.
- ED searched nine locations across West Bengal in a PDS scam case
- Probe is linked to allegations of money laundering connected to welfare food
- West Bengal Police FIR dated October 23, 2020 forms a key basis
- Officials say diversion of PDS wheat is central to the investigation
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