Saradha probe: TMC leader deposes before ED for questioning

December 29, 2014 12:54

Trinamool Congress leader Sankudeb Ponda was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the money laundering probe in the multi-crore Saradha chitfunds scam case today. Ponda, who was asked to present himself before the investigating officer of the case tomorrow, reported today around 11 AM to record his statement and answer ED queries.

"Ponda is being questioned. His statement will be recorded under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in the Saradha ponzi case probe," official sources in the agency said.

The agency had recently issued summons and asked Ponda, who is TMC General Secretary and former president of its youth wing, to depose before its investigators.

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