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TMC's Rs 440-Crore Bank Accounts Frozen Following Probe Request TMC’s Rs 440-Crore Bank Accounts Frozen Following Probe Request Politics West Bengal Published By - Nirali Sethi June 20, 2026 Reading time - 2 min. Facebook X Copy URL WhatsApp The bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) holding approximately Rs 440 crore have been frozen after complaints from rebel MLAs prompted a request for an investigation into the origins of the funds. This decision significantly escalates the ongoing dispute within the party regarding its financial management. A senior official from the police confirmed to PTI that the accounts, held by a private bank, have undergone a “debit freeze,” prohibiting any withdrawals or outward transactions while allowing incoming deposits. This action is set against a backdrop of escalating tensions within the TMC, particularly between factions led by former minister Aroop Biswas and the Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, vying for dominance following a setback in the recent Assembly elections. Allegations of Misappropriation and Illegal Activities In one of the complaints, the legislators highlighted suspicions regarding potentially unlawful sources of…

Trinamool bank accounts frozen after party rebels write to police Former TMC treasurer Aroop Biswas, and 10 rebel MLAs aligned with Ritabrata Banerjee, have written to the bank and the police to disallow any transaction in the party’s three accounts, which have about ₹440 crore funds

TMC’s Aroop seeks freeze on party bank accounts amid leadership battle; fresh blow to Mamata camp The development assumes significance as Mr. Biswas was removed as treasurer during a reorganisation by the Mamata Banerjee camp on June 5, with former MP Subhasish Chakraborty being named to the post

Aroop Biswas Seeks Freeze On TMC Bank Accounts Over Leadership Dispute Updated 18 June 2026 at 15:54 IST In the letter dated June 12, Aroop Biswas, in a letter to HDFC Bank in Kolkata, requested the bank to maintain the status quo and refrain from permitting any debit transactions or changes in operational mandates concerning the party's bank accounts until the dispute is resolved by the competent authority. Asian News International India News 2 min read Follow : TMC Crisis Deepens As Former Treasurer Aroop Biswas Seeks Freeze On Party Bank Accounts Over Leadership Dispute | Image: Republic Kolkata (West Bengal): Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) treasurer Aroop Biswas has sought an immediate freeze on the operation of party bank accounts, citing an ongoing dispute over the authority and control of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), according to a letter addressed to the Manager of HDFC Bank's in Kolkata. In the letter dated June 12, Biswas, identifying himself as the Treasurer of AITC, requested the bank to maintain the status quo and refrain from permitting any debit transactions or changes in operational mandates concerning the party's bank accounts until the di…

Aroop Biswas seeks freeze on TMC bank accounts due to dispute Nation and Beyond Aroop Biswas requests freeze on TMC bank accounts amid leadership dispute TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 18, 2026 ANI Photo | Aroop Biswas requests freeze on TMC bank accounts amid leadership dispute Former Trinamool Congress treasurer Aroop Biswas has called for an immediate freeze on the operation of the party’s bank accounts due to an ongoing dispute over the authority and control of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). In a letter dated June 12 addressed to the Manager of HDFC Bank’s Kolkata branch, Biswas, identifying himself as the Treasurer of AITC, requested the bank maintain the status quo and refrain from permitting any debit transactions or changes in operational mandates related to the party’s accounts until the dispute is resolved by the competent authority. Also Read Delhi high court upholds 30-day notice period under Special Marriage Act Karnataka BJP alleges Congress moved MLAs to resort fearing cross-voting Delhi court grants interim injunction to Ankiti Bose in defamation case “At present, rival groups are claiming to be the legitimate representatives and office bearers…

High Court Appoints Special Officer To Manage Frozen TMC Accounts ... The freeze followed a complaint by rival party legislators Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha who lead the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress The Calcutta High Court appointed retired judge Subrata Talukdar as a special officer to oversee the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-aligned TMC. The interim arrangement will remain effective until September 30, 2026, allowing transactions strictly for running the political party and legal expenses. The three private bank accounts were debit-frozen on June 19, 2026, following a cyber crime FIR alleging the funds held proceeds of crime. The Calcutta High Court has designated retired judge Subrata Talukdar to oversee the daily expenditures of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress. Talukdar will supervise transactions from three frozen bank accounts belonging to the party, PTI reported. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya issued the order, which remains in force until September 30, 2026. The three private bank accounts weredebit-frozenon June 19, 2026. This action occurred the day after an FIR was registered on June 18 at the Cyber Crime Police Station o…

'New Natwarlal spending Rs 160cr on aircraft': Rebel MLA Ritabrata after HC relief to TMC A rebel Trinamool Congress MLA will approach the Supreme Court regarding frozen party bank accounts. The Calcutta High Court allowed limited operation of these accounts for routine expenses. Ritabrata Banerjee alleges money laundering in aircraft and helicopter purchases using party funds. He plans to submit a complaint to the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi. The TMC denies all allegations, calling the probe politically motivated.

HC appoints special officer for debit-frozen TMC bank accounts for ... Calcutta High Court allows Mamata Banerjee-led TMC to use frozen bank accounts for daily expenses A complaint was lodged on June 18 before the Cyber Crime Police Station of Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, alleging that the three accounts of the TMC in a private bank were repositories of proceeds of crime and the police authorities concerned were requested to take steps. By PTI July 9, 2026, 3:55:50 PM IST (Published) 3 Min Read The Calcutta High Court on Thursday appointed a special officer to manage the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-aligned TMC from three debit-frozen bank accounts of the party. A complaint was lodged on June 18 before the Cyber Crime Police Station of Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, alleging that the three accounts of the TMC in a private bank were repositories of proceeds of crime and the police authorities concerned were requested to take steps. The three accounts were made debit-frozen the very next day following the registration of the FIR on June 18. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya appointed retired Calcutta High Court judge Subrata Talukdar as a special officer for ru…

TMC crisis deepens: Dissidents seek probe into party funds, Aroop ... Getty Images Aroop Biswas writes to bank to freeze Rs 675 crore account Kolkata: The crisis in the Trinamool Congress deepened on Friday after dissident MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee lodged a police complaint seeking a probe into the party's funds, a day after former treasurer Aroop Biswas wrote to a bank seeking a freeze on the party's account in Kolkata. Meanwhile, former West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick resigned from all organisational posts in the party, while Siliguri Mayor Goutam Deb stepped down from his civic post, citing separate reasons. In a complaint to Bidhannagar Police Station, the dissident MLAs sought an investigation into the funds lying in the Trinamool Congress' bank account. Sources said the account holds deposits of around ₹675 crore. Also read: Aroop Biswas seeks freeze on TMC bank accounts, CPI(M) demands complete account freeze Banerjee alleged that the source of the funds needed to be investigated. "Whether the money in the account is from cut money or extortion cannot be ascertained. That is why our MLAs have approached the police," he said. The Opposition …

Calcutta HC allows TMC to operate frozen bank accounts for daily expenses National Calcutta HC allows TMC to operate frozen bank accounts for daily expenses The High Court appointed retired judge Justice Subrata Talukdar as special officer till September 30, allowing the Trinamool Congress to access its frozen accounts only for routine party and legal expenses. Shailesh Khanduri 09 Jul 2026 13:48 IST Follow Us New Update Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee (File image) Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim relief to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) by allowing it to operate three bank accounts that were frozen following allegations of fund misuse, but only under the supervision of a court-appointed special officer. Justice Saugata Bhattacharya appointed retired judge Justice Subrata Talukdar as the special officer till September 30 to oversee the operation of the accounts. The court said the funds could be used only for the party's day-to-day functioning and legal expenses. It made it clear that no other major or minor expenditure would be permitted. The order came on TMC's plea challenging the freezing of its b…

Aroop Biswas seeks TMC bank account freeze: English News Local West bengal Aroop Biswas Seeks TMC Account Freeze Amid Leadership Dispute And Growing Internal Rift Aroop Biswas seeks TMC bank account freeze: Former treasurer writes to bank authority, warns of fund misuse amid leadership uncertainty Kolkata 15 hours ago Copy link Fresh political speculation has erupted in West Bengal over a party bank account after Trinamool Congress leader Aroop Biswas reportedly wrote to a private bank seeking a freeze on transactions linked to the party's accounts. Fresh controversy erupts over party accounts According to sources, Biswas, who identified himself as the treasurer of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), submitted a letter to the bank requesting that all debit transactions and operational changes be halted until ongoing disputes over the party's leadership and authority are resolved. Aroop writes bank seeking freeze The development has triggered intense political discussion, with reports of growing divisions within the party. Sections of the political establishment claim that several elected representatives and senior leaders have taken positions different from the current leader…

TMC crisis deepens as former treasurer Aroop Biswas urges private bank ... KOLKATA: Former West Bengal ministerAroop Biswashas written to HDFC Bank seeking a freeze on the Trinamool Congress's bank account, in a fresh blow to the party as it grapples with a deepening internal crisis following its defeat in the recent Assembly elections. In the communication to the bank concerned, Biswas claimed that rival groups were asserting themselves as the legitimate representatives and office-bearers of the party, creating uncertainty over who was authorised to operate the accounts maintained in the name of the TMC. The move comes asthe party faces growing rebellionand days after the Calcutta High Court cleared the way for West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindranath Bose to recognise rebel Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition in the House. Biswas, once considered a close aide of TMC supremo and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, served as the party's treasurer until the Assembly elections, in which he lost the Tollygunj seat to BJP candidate Papiya Adhikari. And following the party's defeat, the TMC appointed former Rajya Sabha MP Subhashis Chakrabo…

TMC's Aroop seeks freeze on party bank accounts amid leadership battle ... The internal rift within the TMC worsened after former treasurer Aroop Biswas wrote to HDFC Bank requesting a freeze on primary party accounts containing ₹675 crore, citing leadership chaos following the party's crushing 2026 assembly election defeat Kolkata:The internecine war within the TMC took a new turn on Thursday with “party treasurer” Aroop Biswas writing to a bank seeking restrictions on the operation of the party’s accounts, citing uncertainty over its legitimate leadership amid rebellions by MLAs and MPs. The move is being seen as a fresh setback for the camp led by former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, coming days after dissident MLAs and MPs challenged the authority of the Trinamool Congress’s central leadership following the party’s defeat in the assembly polls, and staked claim to being the “real” TMC. A two-page letter, addressed to the manager of a private bank’s Central Plaza branch in Kolkata, made rounds on social media, though PTI could not independently verify its authenticity. The bank did not respond to queries, while calls and text messages to Biswas, a former minister and once…

Aroop Biswas writes to HDFC bank asking to freeze TMC account amid ... Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Aroop Biswas has written to the Central Plaza office of the HDFC Bank requesting a freeze on its party account. This comes as the TMC is facing an internal rebellion within its ranks with the Calcutta High Court giving the go-ahead to the Assembly Speaker to recognise Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of Opposition. Advertisement Biswas has raised an apprehension that unauthorised persons may misuse signed cheques and sought status quo until a competent authority resolves the matter. Advertisement TMC leader Aroop Biswas has written to HDFC Bank requesting a freeze on party accounts, citing a leadership dispute and apprehension that unauthorized persons may misuse signed cheques. He sought status quo until a competent authority resolves the matter pic.twitter.com/sWKDJPGqAq — IANS (@ians_india) June 18, 2026 “At present, rival groups are claiming to be the legitimate representatives and office bearers of AITC, resulting in uncertainty regarding the authority of persons who may seek to operate the bank accounts maintained in the name of AITC,” Biswas who is the Treasurer of his par…

Ritabrata Banerjee Approaches Cyber Crime Wing | TMC Bank Accounts English News Local West bengal Ritabrata Banerjee Approaches Cyber Crime Wing | TMC Bank Accounts Rebel TMC MLAs flag ‘illegal transactions’ concerns in party accounts: 3 TMC linked bank accounts mentioned in complaint letter frozen 10 hours ago Copy link Fresh trouble appears to be brewing within the Trinamool Congress as the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee has approached police, alleging the possibility of illegal financial transactions through party bank accounts. Jaynagar MLA Biswanath Das submitted a complaint letter to the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Branch on Thursday on behalf of the dissident group. According to sources, the letter mentions three bank accounts linked to the Trinamool Congress and raises concerns over possible unlawful fund transfers. Three HDFC Bank accounts allegedly linked to the All India Trinamool Congress, with a combined balance of around ₹440 crore, have reportedly been frozen. Sources said authorities are also initiating action to freeze additional accounts. Allegations of ‘secret’ fund transfers Sources in the rebel group claimed that their complaint expresses apprehension tha…

Explosive Letter From Ex-TMC Treasurer: 'Freeze Party Accounts Until ... Kolkata (West Bengal): Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) treasurer Aroop Biswas has written to HDFC Bank seeking an immediate freeze on the operation of the party's bank accounts, citing a dispute over the authority and control of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC). In a letter dated June 12 addressed to the manager of the bank's Kolkata branch, Biswas requested that the status quo be maintained and that no debit transactions or changes to the operational mandate of the party's accounts be allowed until the matter is resolved by the competent authority. Claiming that rival factions were asserting control over the party, Biswas said there was uncertainty regarding who was authorised to operate the accounts. "At present, rival groups are claiming to be the legitimate representatives and office bearers of AITC , resulting in uncertainty regarding the authority of persons who may seek to operate the bank accounts maintained in the name of AITC," Biswas stated in the letter. Seeking safeguards for party funds, he urged the bank to prevent any unauthorised withdrawals, transfers, encumbrances or other transactio…

TMC bank accounts holding Rs 440 crore frozen after MLA complaints Debit operations of three Trinamool Congress bank accounts holding around Rs 440 crore have been frozen following complaints by rebel MLAs seeking a probe into the source of the funds. The move has intensified the party’s internal leadership and financial control dispute Kolkata: The debit operations of three bank accounts of the Trinamool Congress holding around Rs 440 crore have been frozen following complaints by rebel party MLAs seeking a probe into the source of the funds, deepening the bitter internal battle over control of the opposition party’s financial war chest. A senior police officer told PTI that the three accounts maintained with a private sector bank were placed under a “debit freeze”, preventing withdrawals or outward transactions, though credits may continue to be received. The development comes amid an intensifying power struggle within the TMC between camps led by former minister Aroop Biswas and Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee over control of the party’s organisational and financial apparatus following its defeat in the recent Assembly elections. The freeze follows complaints by 10 …

Aroop asks bank to freeze 534 crores, Ritabrata-bloc counters; Which ... An unprecedented internal warfare has erupted within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the absolute control of the party’s massive financial reserves amounting to Rs 534 crore. Following the dramatic shift in West Bengal's political landscape, Ritabrata Banerjee and his newly formed legislative bloc became highly active in asserting legal ownership over the party's central HDFC bank accounts. Fearing that the rebel faction would seize the funds, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee swiftly intervened from Kalighat, issuing an emergency directive to party treasurer Aroop Biswas to temporarily transfer the entire Rs 534 crore to a friendly, allied political party. However, the secret plan leaked to the rebel camp almost instantly, prompting an aggressive counter-maneuver by Ritabrata’s faction. Facing intense legal warnings and immense administrative pressure from the "New Block," treasurer Aroop Biswas effectively capitulated and defied Mamata Banerjee's direct orders. Biswas sent a formal letter to the senior management of HDFC Bank, explicitly requesting an immediate freeze on all outbound and inbound transactions. …

Calcutta HC appoints special officer to manage debit operations of TMC ... The Calcutta High Court on Thursday appointed a retired judge as special officer to manage the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the TMC, amid adebit-freezeimposed on three bank accounts belonging to the party. A complaint was lodged on June 18 before the Cyber Crime Police Station of Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, alleging that the three accounts of the TMC in aprivate bankwere repositories of proceeds of crime and the police authorities concerned were requested to take steps. The three accounts were made debit-frozen the very next day following the registration of the FIR on June 18. Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya appointed retired Calcutta High Court judge Subrata Talukdar as a special officer for running the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-led group till September 30, 2026. Leaders of the other party faction, led by TMC MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, lodged the police complaint that led to the freezing of debit transactions from the three accounts. Justice Bhattacharyya permitted any two authorised signatories of the three bank accounts to present …

HDFC said to have put freeze on TMC account, Mamata Banerjee's faction denies it Former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas requested HDFC Bank to freeze the Trinamool Congress's account, citing a dispute over party control following his removal as treasurer. The bank reportedly placed a debit freeze on the account, which holds Rs 535 crore, though the party disputes this claim.

ED freezes TMC's bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore under PMLA Kolkata The Enforcement Directorate has issued orders to freeze the TMC's bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore under the anti-money laundering law, following searches in a funds misappropriation case, officials said on Wednesday. There was no immediate response from the Trinamool Congress. The orders were issued under Section 17 (1-A) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The amount of Rs 440.42 crore is held in three private bank accounts of the All India Trinamool Congress, the officials said. Five premises in Kolkata were raided on Tuesday, including those belonging to the Carewell Group of Companies, which also operates a private jet and charter hiring entity named Carewell Aviation. A response from the Kolkata-based non-scheduled aircraft operator to a PTI query was awaited at the time of filing this story. According to the officials, the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) preliminary investigation found that about Rs 160 crore was transferred from the TMC's bank accounts to Carewell Aviation India Pvt. Ltd. and its related entity between April 2023 and June 2026. The company is alleged to have further ro…