Interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee in money laundering case: Trinamool MP reached ED’s office in Delhi, said- I will be hanged if the allegations are proved

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew and TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee will be questioned by the ED today in a money laundering case. Abhishek has reached ED’s office. During this he said that I have come here because the agency had summoned me. I will cooperate with the investigating agency.

Earlier, he targeted the Central Investigation Agency and the BJP. The TMC MP said, “If the investigating agencies have any evidence against me in any case, then make it public. TMC will never bow down before you (BJP). Do whatever you can.” He further said, “If anyone can prove that I have taken even 10 paise from someone, then I will hang myself.”

Abhishek Banerjee said, “I had said in a public meeting in November that I am ready to face any investigation. They have called me to Delhi, though the matter is related to Kolkata. They (BJP) lost the election and now revenge.” agencies are being used to take over.” “Make me face any BJP national leader on a live television show. Let them choose the time and place. I will prove what they have done for the country,” he challenged.

ED to question Abhishek Banerjee today
Abhishek Banerjee will appear before ED in Delhi today. The agency will interrogate him in the case of money laundering related to coal smuggling. Abhishek’s wife Rujira Banerjee was also called by the agency, but she appealed for interrogation at her home, citing the corona epidemic.

TMC leaders are accused in the coal scam
TMC leaders have been accused in the coal scam. It also includes the name of Abhishek Banerjee. It is alleged that coal worth several thousand crores was illegally mined in Bengal and sold in the black market through a racket. The investigation into the alleged scam began in September last year.

Accused of turning black money into white through shell companies
BJP leaders claim that TMC leaders converted black money from coal scam into white money through shell companies. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee has benefited the most. At the same time, TMC leaders have been continuously saying that this action is being taken out of political vendetta.

Speculations of Shubhendu Adhikari not appearing before CID
On the other hand, the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal and BJP MLA Shubhendu Adhikari has been called for questioning by the CID today. There are speculations that he may not appear for questioning today. Shubhendu is to be questioned in connection with the death of his bodyguard. The CID had issued summons to him in this case on Sunday. His guard Shubhbrata Chakraborty had allegedly shot himself in 2018. The guard’s wife has demanded an inquiry into her husband’s death.