ED Conducts Raids in West Bengal Over Rs 280 Crore Kohinoor Power Bank Fraud Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at eight locations across West Bengal linked to an alleged Rs 280-290 crore bank fraud involving Kohinoor Power Pvt Ltd. The investigation focuses on suspected money laundering and misuse of insolvency proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Premises raided include those of company directors, auditors, resolution professionals, and chartered accountants suspected of facilitating fund diversion from a Jharkhand power plant loan through shell companies. Some individuals have denied involvement while cooperating with investigators.
First-hand measurement across 5 sources
We measured how 5 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 (45/100). Lens Score 52/100.
Outlets measured: news18, thestatesman, thehindu, thetribune, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 30 Oct, 06:01 am. Other outlets followed.