Sanjeev Hans, an IAS officer, is currently facing an inquiry for being nabbed with a Mercedes car, which he allegedly took for a bribe, luxury gifts from firms in exchange for tender. Svu has been revealing a network of corruption in financial activities, including large amounts of money transferring and doubtful real estate transactions, which gave the impression of systematic corruption.
Patna: Sanjeev Hans, an IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, is charged with serious corruption charges that involve pretty much financial culpability. Hans has been accused of having taken a luxury Mercedes car, among other things, in exchange for giving contracts in favor of a company engaged in the installation of prepaid meters in Bihar, as per an FIR by the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU). This case has revealed the suspicious financial flow and corporate gifts and/or bribes against civil service regulation, with many other big names unheard in the probe.
Key Allegations and Findings:
Bribery and Corruption: FIR further unfolds that Sanjeev Hans was offered a Mercedes car for getting the contracts for the company, which was in the business of installing prepaid meters. The car was bought in 2023, and through social media traces, the car was linked to a relative of Hans’ Gur Baltej Singh, who posted pictures of the said vehicle.
Luxury Gifts: Altogether, while on duty, the police seized 15 luxury watches, which cost about Rs 70 lakh, from the possession of Hans. Each of the various companies produced the watches as corporate gifts, contrary to the provisions of the Indian Civil Services Conduct Rules. The reason as to why Hans had to accept such generous gifts only added more to suspicions he had with several companies.
Financial Transactions: Officials found that figure out of Rs 3 crore, which was deposited by Ambika Yadav, wife of ex-MLA Gulab Yadav, during 2015-2022. Some eight crore rupees into Hans’ bank account.” Furthermore, what are called cash dealings? Hans used to give Rs 2 lakh per month to Gayatri Devi through Gulab Yadav without any proper reasons. The FIR also mentions involving in Hawala transactions by Sunil Sinha, a man known to Hans, which is unlawful in terms of financial transactions.
Property Dealings and Further Financial Irregularities
The probe also brought facts regarding Hans finances concerning a flat worth Rs 90 lakh in Lucknow, which the Rajputs claimed they had provided to Gayatri Kumari. The transaction, together with several others, was with Sunil Sinah and the company he owns, known as AXE Army Men’s Protection Services. Police have also uncovered that they printed fake currency of U.S. $200,000, euros 150,000, pounds sterling 100,000, Australian dollars 50,000, Canadian dollars 50,000, and Kenyan shillings 9 million for circulation between November 2017 and February 2022, having for their capacity the sum of Rs 2. Some of the amount was paid through hawala. AIB’s exposure of 44 crore was made through hawala channels. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has now developed an interest in these operations after critical photographic and video evidence connected Hans to these frauds.
SVU Probe Continues
The SVU does not cease its investigation of Hans’ network of financial activities, and more information comes up about his connections to some wealthy clients. The investigation thus expands to other IAS officers and business partners with possible charges of money laundering and official misconduct.
