Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is tightening its investigation into the high-profile liquor and land scams linked to suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaube. On Wednesday, the ACB will interrogate Chaube’s Chartered Accountant, Upendra Sharma, in connection with alleged money laundering and disproportionate assets.
Financial Trail Under the Scanner
ACB has summoned CA Upendra Sharma and is expected to question him regarding all financial transactions carried out through the bank accounts of Vinay Chaube and his close associates. Preliminary investigations suggest that Chaube allegedly used his relatives’ accounts, shell companies, and real estate investments to launder illicit earnings from the scams.
Focus on Undisclosed Assets and Investments
During the interrogation, the ACB will seek clarity on the gap between the declared income and actual properties of Vinay Chaube and his family. The role of the CA in facilitating benami transactions, handling investments, and routing unaccounted wealth will be a key part of the probe.
An FIR related to this case was registered on 24 November at the ACB Ranchi police station. Besides Vinay Chaube, several family members and associates have also been named as accused.
Recent Developments
The ACB has also raided the clinic of Priyanka Trivedi, reportedly linked to the case, and seized several important documents.
