MassArt secretary arrested in Durga Puja ticket scam case in Kolkata
A week back former Trinamool era minister Indranil Sen was arrested by Kolkata Police in the same case
Kolkata Police apprehended MassArt secretary Dhrubajyoti Bose, also known as Suvo, in connection with a Durga Puja ticket scam case on November 4. The organization allegedly misappropriated funds and improperly charged attendees for premium Durga Puja viewing tickets. Former Trinamool Congress Tourism and Culture Minister Indranil Sen was also arrested in the same case and is currently under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen was sent to 13 days police custody. Both men had previously interacted with top officials during Durga Puja events under the Mamata Banerjee government. The case was filed at Bow Bazaar Police Station, targeting MassArt, which was established after Durga Puja received UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status in 2021.
The organization is run by Indranil Sen's wife, Madhuchanda Sen. Allegations suggest Sen mismanaged funds and used the UNESCO logo to sell premium tickets and generate significant revenue. The exact scam amount remains undisclosed, but the police complaint alleges around ₹34 crore. ED officials found funds transferred to accounts linked to the Sen family from MassArt's official account, totaling approximately ₹30 lakh.
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