Accused in West Bengal jobs scam falls ill, framing of charges stalled | India News – Times of India

KOLKATA: Framing of charges in the SSC cash-for-jobs case in West Bengal was stalled Monday after accused Sujay Krishna Bhadra fell ill, reports Rohit Khanna. The special PMLA court said the process will remain “reserved” till all the accused were available.
Bhadra, who had been complaining of shortness of breath, lost consciousness on way to court, and was rushed to hospital.
Framing of charges began on Dec 26 against 54 accused persons and companies, including ex-minister Partha Chatterjee. ED said the accused persons and companies should be charged with money laundering under sections 3 and 4, read with section 70 of PMLA. The next hearing is on January 2.