High-Profile Scandal: Two Jharkhand IAS Officers Face Intense Probe Over Alleged Corruption And Money Laundering

Once again, two IAS officers from Jharkhand find themselves in the crosshairs of an ongoing investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The focus of this probe revolves around allegations of corruption and money laundering, suggesting the amassing of wealth beyond their declared income.

The ED, in a significant move, has targeted money laundering cases associated with Berlin Hospital in Ranchi. Collaborating with the Revenue Intelligence Department, ED officials are meticulously examining documents pertaining to properties linked to Berlin Hospital. The investigation extends to matters concerning ownership rights in these properties.

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At the center of this inquiry is the purchase of a hospital property registered in the name of the wife of a serving IAS officer in Jharkhand, according to reliable agency sources. This development prompted the agency to solicit a detailed report from a high-ranking official in the Bokaro region.

The investigator overseeing the survey has indicated possible manipulations in the preparation of documents related to the land associated with the hospital. Specifically, there are allegations surrounding the acquisition of land with account number 54 and plot number 2711, supposedly purchased in the name of Preeti Kumari. This transaction involves a property estimated to be worth approximately three crores.

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Given these serious allegations, the IAS officer and his wife, Preeti Kumari, may potentially face legal consequences as a result of the ongoing scrutiny by the investigating agency.