Patna: Suspended IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, currently lodged in Beur Jail in connection with a money laundering case, is set to face further legal trouble. The Union Government has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to initiate prosecution against him, paving the way for a formal trial.
A case of corruption and disproportionate assets is underway against Hans, and following the Centre’s approval, the ED can now proceed with framing charges based on the collected evidence. Witness testimonies will be recorded as the case enters the trial stage in the ED court of Patna.
20,000-Page Chargesheet Filed
Hans was arrested by the ED on October 18, 2024, in a money laundering case involving alleged corruption worth crores of rupees. His bail plea was rejected by the ED court on March 7, 2025.
Being an All India Services officer, the prosecution against Hans required prior approval from the Centre. The ED had already filed a massive 20,000-page chargesheet on December 16, 2024, naming eight accused, including Hans and former MLA Gulab Yadav. In total, 16 individuals have been named in the case so far.
SVU Registers DA Case for Assets in Multiple States
In a parallel development, the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has also registered a case against Hans under the Disproportionate Assets (DA) category. Investigations allege that he acquired immovable and movable assets in Delhi, Noida, Himachal Pradesh, and other locations between 2018 and 2023, far beyond his known sources of income.
During that period, Hans held key positions as Secretary in the Energy, Water Resources, and Industries Departments, among others. The ED and SVU believe these posts were allegedly misused for personal enrichment.
