Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: In a significant development in the ₹38 crore Jharkhand liquor scam, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Amit Prabhakar, Director of Sumit Facility Private Limited, on Wednesday after an extended round of questioning.
During the financial year 2022–23, Sumit Facility Pvt Ltd had been responsible for supplying manpower to government liquor shops across Jharkhand. With this latest action, the ACB has now arrested 11 people in connection with the case.
ACB to File Chargesheet Within 90 Days
The ACB, which is investigating the matter under the Prevention of Corruption Act, is expected to file a chargesheet within 90 days against all accused, including suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey, the alleged kingpin of the scam.
Background: IAS Officer Arrested in May
On May 20, the ACB arrested Vinay Kumar Choubey, former Principal Secretary of the Excise and Prohibition Department. Along with him, Gajendra Singh, then Joint Commissioner of Excise, was also arrested. Singh is currently out on bail and reportedly visiting the department regularly, though no official duties have been assigned to him.
