Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on May 11, 2026, in connection with a municipal recruitment scam. The arrest is part of a broader investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process for municipal jobs in the state.
Bose, a senior leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), served as the state's minister for fire and emergency services. The ED's action follows a series of arrests in the same case, which has been a major political issue in West Bengal.
According to ED officials, Bose was taken into custody after questioning at the agency's office in Kolkata. He is expected to be produced before a local court for further proceedings. The scam allegedly involved illegal appointments in various municipalities, causing significant financial loss to the state exchequer.
