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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Tanmoy Mirdha, an absconder accused, on 29.01.2026 in connection with a Chit Fund scam case.

The CBI registered the instant case on 23.06.2020 following the directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India for investigation of chit fund-related cases in West Bengal and Odisha. The accused, Director of M/s Express Cultivation Limited, Kolkata, along with others, allegedly cheated the public by fraudulently collecting about Rs 2.1 Cr on the pretext of investment and misappropriated the funds.

After completion of investigation, CBI filed the charge-sheet on 04.02.2022. The accused did not join investigation and was declared absconding. A warrant of arrest was issued against him by the Court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Kolkata.

Based on sustained efforts including field verification and technical inputs, the accused has been arrested on 29th January, 2026 from Brahma Nagar, District Nadia, and West Bengal.