Kolkata: After fake vaccination camps created panic wave in Bengal, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started a probe into the suspected Kolkata COVID-19 vaccine scam.
According to sources, the ED has written a letter to the Kolkata Police and inquired about the documents and evidence seized after investigation at Debanjan Deb’s residence. He could be taken into custody this week.
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He was detained by Kolkata Police in June after he misled over 800 people, including TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty, to get fake vaccines. He allegedly disguised as a fake IAS officer and is accused of conducting fraudulent vaccination camps.
Earlier, Deb’s office in the town was investigated by the West Bengal CID. He used to run his operation from the same place.
Deb admitted to setting up fake vaccination camps at City College in the city and in the town.
According to Mimi Chakraborty, who was invited to the camp, she became concerned about the vaccination process after people did not receive the standard SMS after they were given a shot.
So far eight of Deb’s associates have been arrested on charges like cheating and attempt to murder.
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