Abhishek Banerjee, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on June 14, 2026 [1].

The questioning marks a significant escalation in the federal investigation into the West Bengal teacher recruitment process. Because the probe targets the alleged exchange of cash for government positions, the involvement of a high-ranking party official suggests the investigation is moving toward the upper tiers of regional political leadership.

Banerjee was summoned by the agency as part of an ongoing probe into a school jobs scam [2]. Investigators are examining alleged violations of recruitment rules and the systemic manipulation of hiring processes for teachers within the state [1]. The Enforcement Directorate is specifically looking into the financial trails associated with the cash-for-jobs scheme, which has long been a point of contention in West Bengal's educational administration [2].

Federal officials focused their inquiry on the mechanisms used to bypass standard hiring protocols. The agency seeks to determine if illicit funds were funneled through intermediaries to secure appointments for unqualified candidates [1]. This process involves analyzing bank records and witness testimonies to establish a link between the recruitment irregularities and political influence [2].

While the Trinamool Congress has historically defended its administration against such allegations, the appearance of a prominent MP before the agency indicates the legal pressure is mounting. The agency's focus remains on the recovery of alleged proceeds of crime, and the identification of all individuals who benefited from the scam [1].

Banerjee's appearance follows a series of summons issued to various officials and middlemen involved in the recruitment process [2]. The agency continues to expand its scope to include those who may have authorized the fraudulent appointments or facilitated the movement of money [1].

“Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kolkata on June 14, 2026.”

The questioning of a senior Trinamool Congress leader by the Enforcement Directorate signifies that the recruitment scam investigation has transitioned from targeting low-level bureaucrats to high-profile political figures. This development increases the legal and political risk for the ruling party in West Bengal, as the probe seeks to establish a direct link between political authority and the systemic corruption of the state's educational hiring process.