ED Conducts Raids in Kolkata Over Rs 290 Crore Bank Loan Fraud Case Against Kohinoor Power
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 11 locations in Kolkata linked to a Rs 290 crore bank loan fraud involving Kohinoor Power Pvt Ltd. The company had secured loans to establish a 66 MW power plant in Jharkhand, but the funds were allegedly diverted to other group entities and personal use. Following liquidation proceedings at the National Company Law Tribunal, only Rs 7 crore was recovered, causing significant creditor losses. The raids targeted premises of promoters Prashant and Vijay Bothra, directors, and auditors under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, republicworld, news18, economictimes, mint, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 3 Sept, 04:15 am. Other outlets followed.