Kolkata vaccination scam: Another associate of Debanjan Deb gets arrested
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata vaccination scam: Another associate of Debanjan Deb gets arrested

India TV News  

Kolkata Police has arrested another associate of Debanjan Deb, who was apprehended for allegedly masterminding fake vaccination camps in the metropolis, officials said on Saturday. The man was arrested near the the Central Metro Station in B B Ganguly Street late on Friday. "The accused is a resident of Tangra and had played a key role in organising a vaccination camp at City College," a senior police officer said. Deb was arrested last week for masquerading as a joint commissioner of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and organising dubious immunisation camps in the city, where people were adminisitered fake vaccines, including TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty.

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ED files case against Debanjan Deb, others in Kolkata fake Covid vaccination drive case
3 years, 5 months ago

ED files case against Debanjan Deb, others in Kolkata fake Covid vaccination drive case

India Today  

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case in connection with the fake Covid-19 vaccination drive in Kolkata, sources said on Friday. The financial probe agency has lodged the case based on the FIR filed by the Kolkata Police in which more than six people have been arrested, including the mastermind Debanjan Deb. According to the Kolkata Police, Debanjan …

SIT raids office of main accused in Kolkata vaccine scam
3 years, 5 months ago

SIT raids office of main accused in Kolkata vaccine scam

India TV News  

The office of Debanjan Deb, the man behind the Kolkata alleged vaccination scam who impersonated as an IAS officer, was raided on Saturday by the Detective Department of the Special Investigation Team. A team of the Kolkata police had on Monday conducted a raid at the residence of Deb, who allegedly organised fake COVID-19 vaccination camps impersonating as an IAS …

Vaccine scam: Another fake govt official arrested in Kolkata
3 years, 5 months ago

Vaccine scam: Another fake govt official arrested in Kolkata

India TV News  

A man was arrested from centra Kolkata's Beniapukur area for impersonating as a senio government official, police said on Wednesday The arrest comes amid the investigation into th dubious COVID vaccination camps in the city, which were bein organised by fake IAS officer Debanjan Deb. The arrest was made on Tuesday night when police at checkpoint in Beniapukur stopped an …

Fake COVID-19 vaccination camp in Kolkata: Two more people arrested after raids on main accused
3 years, 5 months ago

Fake COVID-19 vaccination camp in Kolkata: Two more people arrested after raids on main accused

Firstpost  

The Kolkata Police has so far nabbed six persons in the case, including main accused Debanjan Deb, who posed as an IAS officer Kolkata: Two more persons were arrested in connection with the dubious COVID vaccination camps case in Kolkata, a police officer said on Tuesday. With the latest arrests, the Kolkata Police has so far nabbed six persons in …

Kolkata vaccine scams: Two more arrested in dubious Covid vaccine camps
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata vaccine scams: Two more arrested in dubious Covid vaccine camps

India TV News  

Two more persons were arrested in connection with the dubious COVID vaccination camps case in Kolkata, a police officer said on Tuesday. With the latest arrests, the Kolkata Police has so far nabbed six persons in the case, including fake IAS officer Debanjan Deb who masterminded the dubious COVID vaccination camps in the city, he said. Deb's cousin knew from …

Not Just Hesitancy, India Battling Fake Apps Promising Jabs, Ranks Top on McAfee List: Report
3 years, 5 months ago

Not Just Hesitancy, India Battling Fake Apps Promising Jabs, Ranks Top on McAfee List: Report

News 18  

As if getting people vaccinated in the country was not already an arduous task, India has been majorly hit by fake apps and malware attacks claiming to provide jabs. Meanwhile, on Saturday, a man was arrested by the Kolkata police for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination camp in Kolkata’s Kasba area. After busting the fake COVID-19 vaccination camp, the police …

2 More Arrested in Dubious Covid Vaccine Camps Case in Kolkata
3 years, 5 months ago

2 More Arrested in Dubious Covid Vaccine Camps Case in Kolkata

News 18  

Two more persons were arrested on Monday night in connection with fake Covid-19 vaccine camps in West Bengal. Investigation revealed that both were aware of Deb’s dubious dealings and fake vaccination camps. The fake vaccination camps, which have sent ripples across the state, have forced Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to intervene in the matter. Recently, the fake vaccination camp was …

Kolkata vaccination scam: Accused Debanjan Deb sent to police custody till July 5
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata vaccination scam: Accused Debanjan Deb sent to police custody till July 5

India Today  

Debanjan Deb, the fake IAS officer arrested in connection with the dubious vaccine camps case in Kolkata, has been remanded to police custody till July 5. Debanjan Deb, 28, was arrested by the Kolkata Police last week for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and organising a vaccination drive in Kasba area, where actor and Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty …

Fake COVID-19 vaccination camp: How West Bengal reacted to private inoculation drives and why TMC and BJP are squabbling – Firstpost
3 years, 5 months ago

Fake COVID-19 vaccination camp: How West Bengal reacted to private inoculation drives and why TMC and BJP are squabbling – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Debanjan Deb allegedly posed as a Joint Commissioner of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and organised COVID-19 vaccination camps with three others The West Bengal government on Monday reportedly suspended private COVID-19 vaccination camps after a fake vaccination camp was busted last week. A senior official at the State Health Department said, “We have decided not to allow any private vaccination …

Kolkata vaccine fraud: Accused Debanjan Deb organised two camps; sent mail to SII for doses, say police
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata vaccine fraud: Accused Debanjan Deb organised two camps; sent mail to SII for doses, say police

India TV News  

Debanjan Deb, accused of organising fake COVID-19 vaccination camps, has confessed to organised two such camps in the city, the Kolkata police said on Sunday. According to the police, the accused has confessed to organising fake vaccination camps at -- City College and Kasba. The doctor who attended to her said her illness cannot be immediately linked to the fake …

Kolkata fake jab scam: Off-site vaccination camps halted, SOP to be issued
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata fake jab scam: Off-site vaccination camps halted, SOP to be issued

India Today  

All Covid-19 vaccinated centres apart from those in private and government hospitals have been suspended for the time being after the face vaccine same shook the state recently. Kolkata Police said, "Accused Debanjan who organised fake vaccine camps, wrote letters to govt agencies, would put receipt stamps on them to convince victims. Read: Cops summon 10 more in Kolkata vaccination …

The Saga of a Conman: Debanjan Deb Spent His Own Money to Run Fake Vaccination Camps in Bengal
3 years, 5 months ago

The Saga of a Conman: Debanjan Deb Spent His Own Money to Run Fake Vaccination Camps in Bengal

News 18  

Debanjan Deb was the epitome of success. However, when news broke on television channels that Deb was a conman, who had held fake vaccination camps and duped people into believing he was an IAS officer and a top official with Kolkata Municipal Corporation, his friends and neighbours were stunned. “Debanjan could not crack the UPSC preliminary examinations but told his …

The saga of a conman who spent his own money to run fake vaccination camps
3 years, 5 months ago

The saga of a conman who spent his own money to run fake vaccination camps

Live Mint  

Debanjan Deb was the epitome of success. However, when news broke on television channels that Deb was a conman, who had held fake vaccination camps and duped people into believing he was an IAS officer and a top official with Kolkata Municipal Corporation, his friends and neighbours were stunned. "Debanjan could not crack the UPSC preliminary examinations but told his …

Fake Vaccination Camps: Kolkata Police Includes Attempt-to-Murder Charge Against Main Accused, Associates
3 years, 5 months ago

Fake Vaccination Camps: Kolkata Police Includes Attempt-to-Murder Charge Against Main Accused, Associates

News 18  

Kolkata Police on Saturday included the charge of attempt to murder along with other sections of the IPC against a man who allegedly impersonated as an IAS officer and organised COVID-19 vaccination camps together with three of his associates, officials said. The West Bengal government has also set up an expert committee to examine the effect of fake vaccination administered …

Fake vaccination camps: Kolkata Police includes attempt-to-murder charge against accused, associates
3 years, 5 months ago

Fake vaccination camps: Kolkata Police includes attempt-to-murder charge against accused, associates

India TV News  

Kolkata Police on Saturday included the charge of attempt to murder along with other sections of the IPC against a man who allegedly impersonated as an IAS officer and organised COVID-19 vaccination camps together with three of his associates, officials said. The West Bengal government has also set up an expert committee to examine the effect of fake vaccination administered …

TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty Unwell with Dehydration, Low Blood Pressure After Fake Vaccine Shot
3 years, 5 months ago

TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty Unwell with Dehydration, Low Blood Pressure After Fake Vaccine Shot

News 18  

Trinamool Congress MP and Bengali film actor Mimi Chakraborty, who had taken a fake vaccine shot at a camp in Kolkata’s Kasba area, has been unwell since Friday night. A man was arrested by the Kolkata police for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination camp in Kolkata’s Kasba area. “The accused seems to have cheated many people stating that he is …

Kolkata vaccine scam: Accused posed as IAS officer for years, KMC dismantles plaque bearing his name
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata vaccine scam: Accused posed as IAS officer for years, KMC dismantles plaque bearing his name

India TV News  

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Friday dismantled a controversial plaque bearing the name of Debanjan Deb, arrested for allegedly organising fake Covid-19 vaccination camps masquerading as an IAS officer, along with Trinamool Congress lawmakers and a minister. Two TMC MLAs lodged police complaints claiming that their names were on the plaque, installed at the base of a bust of Nobel …

Kolkata fake vaccination camps: Suvendu Adhikari writes to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan for central probe
3 years, 5 months ago

Kolkata fake vaccination camps: Suvendu Adhikari writes to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan for central probe

India Today  

BJP MLA and leader of opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has written to Union Health Ministry, demanding a probe by central agencies into a fake vaccination drive conducted in Kolkata by a man who allegedly posed as an IAS officer. Adhikari claimed that Debanjan Deb, the main accused, held illegal vaccination camps in Kasba, Amherst Street and Sonarpur …

Three more arrested in Kolkata vaccination scam; WB govt sets up expert committee
3 years, 5 months ago

Three more arrested in Kolkata vaccination scam; WB govt sets up expert committee

India Today  

Kolkata Police has arrested three more people in connection with Debanjab Deb, who was allegedly impersonating an IAS officer and conducting a Covid-19 vaccination camp in the city. Two are signatory to the fake account and third is his employee who took active part in these camps.” Debanjan Deb, 28, was arrested by the Kolkata Police on Wednesday for allegedly …

Debanjan Deb, who duped Mini Chakraborty, seen with other TMC leaders
3 years, 6 months ago

Debanjan Deb, who duped Mini Chakraborty, seen with other TMC leaders

Op India  

Debanjan Deb, the mastermind of the ‘fake’ vaccine camp in West Bengal’s Kolkata, who posed as an IAS officer to dupe TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty among others, has found to have links with various TMC senior leaders. Debanjan Das with TMC leader and Kolkata Municipal Corporation Chairman Firhad Hakim Debanjan Das with TMC senior leader Subrata Mukherjee Apart from Hakim …

Kolkata vaccine scam: BJP demands CBI inquiry in fake vaccination drive
3 years, 6 months ago

Kolkata vaccine scam: BJP demands CBI inquiry in fake vaccination drive

India TV News  

Kolkata vaccine scam: Amid row over fake vaccination camp being conducted in Kolkata by fraudster Debanjan Deb, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the alleged vaccine scam. We also want the Centre to look into it," news agency ANI quoted BJP's General Secretary Sayantan Basu, as saying. The fake vaccine drive mastermind …

'Fake' Vaccine Drive: Kolkata Man Arrested, SIT Formed After TMC Leader Mimi Chakraborty Duped into Getting Jabbed
3 years, 6 months ago

'Fake' Vaccine Drive: Kolkata Man Arrested, SIT Formed After TMC Leader Mimi Chakraborty Duped into Getting Jabbed

News 18  

A man has been arrested by the Kolkata police for running a fake COVID-19 vaccination camp in Kolkata’s Kasba area. After busting the fake COVID-19 vaccination camp, the police brought the accused to the site and seized vials that have been found to be ‘dust and some liquid’. “The accused seems to have cheated many people stating that he is …

Fake vaccine racket mastermind's photos with TMC brass go viral, BJP demands answers
3 years, 6 months ago

Fake vaccine racket mastermind's photos with TMC brass go viral, BJP demands answers

India Today  

Debanjan Deb, the fake IAS officer who conducted a dubious vaccine camp in Kolkata and duped TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty among others, has been found to have links with top leaders of the ruling TMC in Bengal. Photographs of Debanjan Deb hobnobbing with the top leaders of Trinamool Congress are now doing the rounds on social media, prompting opposition BJP …

Kolkata fake vaccine camp: TMC MP clarifies as his photos with mastermind go viral
3 years, 6 months ago

Kolkata fake vaccine camp: TMC MP clarifies as his photos with mastermind go viral

India Today  

Photographs of Debanjan Deb, the fake IAS officer who conducted a dubious vaccine camp in Kolkata, with some leaders of the ruling TMC in Bengal are viral on social media. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santanu Sen and Avishek Dalmiya, president of Cricket Association of Bengal, have also been spotted in some of the photos that Debanjan Deb had uploaded …

Failed to crack UPSC but lied to father: Kolkata vaccine scam accused Debanjan Deb tells cops
3 years, 6 months ago

Failed to crack UPSC but lied to father: Kolkata vaccine scam accused Debanjan Deb tells cops

India Today  

The Kolkata vaccination scam accused Debanjan Deb rented a godown to sell sanitisers and masks during the pandemic but without showing his fake IAS identity to the owner, the Kolkata police said on Friday. Kolkata Police arrested 28-year-old Debanjan Deb on Wednesday for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and organising a Covid-19 vaccination camp in Kasba area, where actor …

TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty Busts 'Fake' Vaccination Drive for Differently-Abled, LGBT After Her Jab
3 years, 6 months ago

TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty Busts 'Fake' Vaccination Drive for Differently-Abled, LGBT After Her Jab

News 18  

A man pretending to be an IAS officer allegedly organised a ‘fake’ Covid-19 vaccination drive in Kolkata’s New Market area, was arrested on Wednesday after Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Mimi Chakraborty alerted the police after taking the jab at the camp. Chakraborty said she received a message that the vaccination drive was launched by the joint commissioner …

’Fake’ IAS man held after TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty duped into attending Covid-19 vaccination drive, getting jabbed
3 years, 6 months ago

’Fake’ IAS man held after TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty duped into attending Covid-19 vaccination drive, getting jabbed

Live Mint  

Trinamool Congress MP Mimi Chakraborty on Wednesday claimed to have been duped by a man who posed as an IAS officer and requested the actor-turned-politician to be present at a COVID-19 vaccination drive organised by him in West Bengal's capital city Kolkata. The TMC MP said she had attended the drive and even got herself vaccinated there to encourage people …

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