Another Multi-Crore Tender Fraud Case Registered Against Suspended IAS Officer Abhishek Chandra and His Brother at West Bengal’s Narendrapur Police Station

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, October 23, 2026

In another significant development in the growing series of allegations of financial fraud linked to suspended Tripura-cadre IAS officer Abhishek Chandra, another case has reportedly been registered at Narendrapur Police Station in West Bengal following allegations by businessman Shyamal Bepari that he was drawn into purported government tender and supply arrangements and subsequently suffered substantial financial losses.

The complaint and the accompanying statement describe alleged business dealings involving Abhishek Chandra, his brother Abinab Chandra and Tripura’s one of the renowned scamstar Utpal Chaudhary. According to the complainant, assurances of government contracts, promises of substantial profits, tender-related documents and representations concerning official connections encouraged him to participate in business arrangements that ultimately failed to deliver the promised returns.

The latest development adds to the mounting allegations surrounding purported government procurement schemes in Tripura and brings renewed attention to the activities of individuals accused of exploiting the credibility of official positions and government departments to gain the confidence of private businessmen.

According to Shyamal Bepari’s statement, his association with the proposed business arrangements developed through contacts who offered opportunities connected with government supply contracts, including work related to the Mid-Day Meal programme and the supply of essential commodities.

The complainant alleged that Abinab Chandra, brother of Abhishek Chandra, was involved in facilitating business contacts and discussions concerning proposed tender-related opportunities. He also described dealings involving Utpal Chaudhary and other individuals who allegedly presented themselves as connected with the execution or processing of government-related work.

Bepari claimed that he was encouraged to invest money on the assurance that the proposed contracts were genuine and would generate substantial profits. The arrangements reportedly involved earnest money deposits (EMDs), purported work orders, supply-related documentation and assurances that the investments would be recovered after the completion of the contractual formalities.

However, according to his statement, the expected business returns did not materialise, and repeated attempts to recover the money allegedly failed to produce the desired result.

A particularly serious aspect of the allegations concerns the purported use of the name of the Directorate of Higher Education, Tripura, in connection with tender and supply arrangements.

According to the complainant’s account, businessmen were shown or provided with documents that allegedly created the impression that government tenders had been issued and that the proposed supply contracts were legitimate.

The arrangements reportedly included a proposed tender worth approximately Rs 79 lakh, along with discussions about EMD payments, work orders, supply arrangements and anticipated profits.

Bepari alleged that he was advised to participate in the business and was given assurances that the necessary contractual procedures would be completed. He also described discussions about the movement of goods, including rice and other supplies, and the financial returns expected from the proposed arrangements.

The businessman alleged that he invested money after being assured that the proposed contracts would generate substantial returns. According to his statement, despite repeated communications and assurances, the expected payments and recovery of his investment remained unresolved.

The documents describe discussions about tender deposits, financial commitments and proposed supply arrangements. They also refer to repeated requests for the return of money and attempts to contact the individuals involved.

Bepari claimed that the business arrangements caused him serious financial difficulties and that he eventually approached the Narendrapur Police Station seeking an investigation and recovery of his money.

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The latest complaint comes against the backdrop of other allegations concerning purported government tenders and financial dealings associated with Tripura.

In his statement, Bepari described a chain of business introductions and assurances involving Abhishek Chandra, his brother Abinab Chandra and Utpal Chaudhary.

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