The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office, carried out a search operation on 19th June 2025 in connection with a bank fraud case involving Shri Shyam Bearing Pvt. Ltd. This investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Basis of Investigation
The ED began its investigation based on an FIR registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The FIR alleged that Shri Shyam Bearing Pvt. Ltd. and related entities defrauded the State Bank of India (SBI) between 2008 and 2015. The fraud involved submitting fake documents, including forged property deeds, to get and renew loans from the bank.
Nature of the Fraud
The forged documents included papers of properties that were either already sold or belonged to a deceased person. Using these fake documents, the company managed to obtain bank loans and caused a financial loss of ₹12.08 crore to SBI.
Loan Money Siphoned Through Shell Companies
The ED’s investigation found that the company diverted the loan amount through multiple shell entities, which are often used to hide illegal financial activities.
Seizures During the Search
During the search operation, the ED seized incriminating documents and important records. The officers also recorded the statements of key individuals involved in the case. Additionally, they recovered cash worth ₹10.10 lakh and gold jewellery weighing 2.752 kg, valued at around ₹2.57 crore.
Current Status
The investigation is still ongoing. The ED is expected to take further action based on the evidence collected during the search.