Lagatar24 Desk
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has intensified its investigation into the ₹38 crore liquor scam, now focusing on seven officials of the Jharkhand Beverage Corporation. The probe, being conducted under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act (PC Act), received clearance from the state government to proceed against these individuals.
Forgery and conspiracy in manpower contracts
The investigation stems from the same FIR under which IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey and Joint Commissioner Gajendra Singh were recently arrested. According to the ACB, manpower supply firms submitted forged bank guarantees to continue operations. These fake guarantees were allegedly accepted by Corporation officials in collusion with the firms, causing significant financial losses to the state exchequer.
Lack of action raised red flags
Despite clear irregularities, no action was taken by Corporation officers against the manpower firms for submitting fraudulent bank documents. The ACB has so far gathered around 156 pages of documentary evidence in this connection and is continuing its inquiry against key financial and administrative staff of the Corporation.
Officials under ACB scanner
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Sudhir Kumar, General Manager (Operations & Finance)
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Sudhir Kumar Das, General Manager (Finance)
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Navendu Shekhar, Senior Accountant
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Uday Kumar Das, Upper Division Clerk
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Amit Kumar, Upper Division Clerk
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Mohsin Kamal Raza, Clerk
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Sheetal Kumari, Assistant Accountant
