ED arrests I-PAC director in West Bengal coal 'scam' case
Arrest for money laundering in a coal scam raises concerns about corruption and abuse of power.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Vinesh Chandel, a director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in Delhi on Monday, April 13, 2026, for money laundering in connection with an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. The arrest was made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and Mr. Chandel is expected to be produced before a special court tonight. ED raids were conducted at various locations including Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata as part of the investigation. The agency has requested a CBI probe into this alleged "gross abuse of power" by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
13 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
ED arrests I-PAC director in West Bengal coal 'scam' case
15 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Enforcement Directorate provisionally attached ₹159.51 crore in assets linked to a coal mining syndicate led by Anup Majhi.
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