Bihar govt okays prosecution of suspended IAS officer Sanjiv Hans

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Apr 08, 2025 07:25 PM IST

सरकार ने निलंबित IAS अधिकारी संजीव हंस के खिलाफ धन शोधन मामले में अभियोजन की स्वीकृति दी, जिससे अदालत में मामला शुरू होगा।

The state authorities authorised sanction for prosecution towards suspended IAS officer Sanjiv Hans in reference to the cash laundering case.

Sanjiv Hans (X Photograph)

In December 2024, the enforcement directorate (ED) division had filed a chargesheet in a particular courtroom towards 5 individuals, together with Hans and former MLA Gulab Yadav, in cash laundering case. Nevertheless, the courtroom had not taken cognizance towards Hans and had been ready for approval of sanction towards him for prosecution. With the approval of sanction towards Hans now, the courtroom will begin prosecution on this regard, mentioned sources.

Earlier,the particular vigilance unit (SVU) had lodged an FIR towards Hans for allegedly possessing property disproportionate to his identified earnings. The FIR was registered for the ED’s cash laundering investigation beneath the prevention of cash laundering act (PMLA).

Hans had allegedly amassed wealth far exceeding his professional earnings by corrupt practices between 2018 and 2023. Throughout this era, he served as principal secretary of Bihar’s power division and held positions on central deputation.

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