The CBI on Wednesday said it conducted searches in Kolkata in an ongoing investigation of a case which led to recovery of Rs 50 lakh, 1.5 kg gold and property documents.
During the searches, the CBI also seized a list of 1,500 aspirants for the recruitment of assistant teachers, they said.
The said premises was allegedly purchased by then Advisor of West Bengal Central School Service Commission, SP Sinha and his wife in the name of her friend, officials said.
The corruption case against Sinha was registered on the orders of Calcutta High Court against then Minister-in-charge, Department of School Education, West Bengal Government and others on the allegations of illegal appointment of 11th & 12th standard Assistant Teachers.
“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 CBI said in a statement, adding, investigation in the case is continuing.