Calcutta High Court refuses Trinamools Congress’ plea to operate bank accounts frozen by ED
The Calcutta High Court has denied the Trinamool Congress's request to unfreeze bank accounts containing ₹440 crore, which were seized by the Enforcement Directorate amid a money laundering investigation. The court found no immediate grounds to grant relief, noting that the party still has access to other funds.
In a setback to the Trinamool Congress, the Calcutta High Court on Monday (July 20, 2026) refused the party’s plea seeking permission to operate three bank accounts containing around ₹440 crore that were frozen by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case involving alleged transfers of party funds for the purchase of an aircraft and a helicopter.
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