School jobs scam: CBI searches home of ex-WBSSC advisor, says seized Rs 50 lakh, 1.5 kg gold

In a release, CBI said, “The Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted searches at Kolkata in an ongoing investigation of a case which led to recovery of Rs 50 lakh (approx.); 1.5 kilogram gold; a list of around 1,500 candidates and property documents. The said premise was allegedly purchased by the then advisor of West Bengal Central School Service Commission and his wife in the name of another person.”

“The said case was registered on the orders of the Hon’ble High Court, Calcutta against the then Minister-in-charge, Department of School Education, West Bengal government and others on the allegations of illegal appointment of 11th & 12th Assistant Teacher. It was further alleged that the then Advisor of West Bengal Central School Service Commission was part of the network which was involved in illegally accommodating undeserving candidates for appointment in SSC scam cases,” the statement further read.

According to sources, officials started searching Sinha’s flat on Tuesday night. “Sinha had bought this flat in the name of another person and the CBI recently came to know about the property,” they added. Officials also said that another property-related document featuring Sinha and his wife’s names was also found.