The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently conducted extensive search operations across 13 locations in Delhi, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Jaipur, and Nagpur as part of a money laundering investigation involving Bihar cadre IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and others.
During the searches, carried out by ED’s Patna Zonal Office, officials seized various incriminating materials, including digital devices, documents, and financial assets. Recoveries included shares worth approximately ₹60 crore, foreign currency amounting to ₹16 lakh, and cash totaling ₹23 lakh.
Arrests and Accusations:
As part of the probe, Sanjeev Hans and former RJD MLA Gulab Yadav have been arrested. The case names a total of 13 accused individuals, although only Hans and Yadav have been apprehended so far.
The ED also confiscated critical evidence, including documents and digital records, revealing transactions potentially linked to money laundering and Hawala operations.
Allegations Against Hans:
Sanjeev Hans is accused of facilitating illegal financial activities and maintaining questionable financial dealings with private individuals. These findings suggest a deeper nexus of financial misconduct and laundering schemes.
About Sanjeev Hans:
Hailing from Punjab, Sanjeev Hans is a divisional commissioner-ranked officer in Bihar. Over his career, he has held several senior roles, including District Magistrate in multiple districts of Bihar. His alleged involvement in money laundering has raised serious concerns, prompting continued investigation into his financial dealings.
The ED’s probe is ongoing, with more arrests and recoveries expected in the case.
