Jharkhand ACB Arrests More Officials in ₹38 Crore Liquor Scam

Ranchi, Jharkhand – The Jharkhand Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is intensifying its investigation into the ₹38 crore liquor scam, arresting two more key figures on Wednesday. Former GM (Operations) Sudhir Kumar and current GM (Finance) of the Excise Department, Sudhir Kumar Das, were taken into custody. This marks a continued crackdown by the ACB, following the arrests of former Excise Secretary Vinay Kumar Choubey and Joint Commissioner Gajendra Singh on Tuesday.

The investigation began on May 21st with the ACB team's arrival at the Excise Headquarters, where they sought detailed financial records related to liquor sales and distribution. Several department officials reportedly left the premises during the initial investigation. The arrests highlight serious allegations of corrupt practices and financial irregularities, potentially causing a significant loss to the state treasury – estimated at ₹38 crore. The government accuses the suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey of fraudulent conduct and violating norms while selecting liquor distribution agencies.