Almost a decade after ponzi scams by Saradha and Rose Valley groups had rocked West Bengal, a fresh chit fund scam has surfaced at Asansol in States Paschim Bardhaman district. Locals have held protests demanding the return of money and police have drawn up FIRs at Asansol North Police Station against Tahsin Ahmed, who has allegedly duped the investors of the money. Tahsin Ahmed is son of Shakeel Ahmed, who is associated with the minority wing of Trinamool Congress.
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that the scam has affected 3000 families. “For 3 long years, Tahsin Ahmed; son of Shakil Ahmed alias Master Shakil, Co-President of TMC’s Minority Wing in Paschim Bardhaman district has been looting over 3,000 innocent families in Asansol. ₹350 Crore amassed through a FAKE UNLICENSED company!” Mr. Adhikari posted on social media
