360 Degree View | Cash & Codewords: How Bengal’s Coal Scam Trail Is Closing In Before Elections

At the centre of the probe lies a syndicate allegedly led by Anup Majhi, alias 'Lala', with investigators pointing to a well-oiled network that moved illegal coal across districts.

At the centre of the probe lies a syndicate allegedly led by Anup Majhi, alias ‘Lala‘, with investigators pointing to a well-oiled network that moved illegal coal across districts with alleged administrative complicity. Although Majhi surrendered in 2024 and underwent custodial interrogation by central investigating agencies, another prime accused, Vinay Mishra, absconded and is believed to have settled abroad. The probe into the wide-ranging scam has progressed through multiple layers, with several central agencies including the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Income Tax Department, actively involved.

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The Long & Layered Investigation

The ED’s current findings suggest that beneficiary companies knowingly purchased illicit coal in cash, helping convert ‘proceeds of crime’ into seemingly legitimate assets. Investments routed through corporate bonds and alternative funds, linked to entities such as Shyam Sel and........

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