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Ranchi, Nov 24: Jharkhand’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered a new corruption case against suspended IAS officer Vinay Chaubey, already accused in major financial scams in the state.
The fresh FIR names seven individuals, including Chaubey’s relatives and close associate Vinay Singh, for allegedly helping him amass illegal wealth and conceal financial transactions.
Chaubey, who had been admitted to RIMS Hospital in Ranchi citing health issues, was reportedly taken to Hazaribagh by an ACB team on Monday in connection with the ongoing probe.
Family Among New Accused
The FIR lists:
* Swapna Sanchita, wife of Chaubey
* Vinay Singh, his friend allegedly involved in illegal investments
* Sanchita Singh, wife of Vinay Singh
* Shipij Trivedi, Chaubey’s brother-in-law
* Priyanka Trivedi, wife of Shipij Trivedi
* S.N. Trivedi, Chaubey’s father-in-law
Investigators say these individuals were instrumental in handling funds, property purchases, and transactions on Chaubey’s behalf.
Fraudulent Transactions Under Scanner
According to the complaint, crores of rupees were routed through accounts operated by the accused.
The Bureau claims the group engaged in fraudulent property dealings, cash withdrawals, and fund transfers designed to hide the illegal income source.
Multiple Scams Already Under Probe
Chaubey is currently in judicial custody over earlier cases including:
Jharkhand Liquor Scam – allegations of widespread corruption and manipulation in state liquor operations
* Hazaribagh Land Scam* – unauthorized land deals and forged documents used for personal gain
Assets Beyond Known Income
Investigations reveal Chaubey’s official earnings total around Rs 2.20 crore, yet deposits of Rs 3.47 crore were linked to him and his associates — an unexplained difference of Rs 1.27 crore, approximately 53 % more than his legitimate income.
The ACB is continuing searches and interrogation to uncover the full scope of corruption and the network involved.
Further arrests and property attachments are expected as the probe deepens.
