Patna: The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has filed a chargesheet in the Vigilance Court against seven individuals, including absconding IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and alleged broker Rishu Shree, in connection with the Bihar tender scam case.
SVU Additional Director General Pankaj Darad said the case was initiated on inputs from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2024 and registered in 2025.
He said the investigation has found concrete evidence indicating irregularities in the tender process and financial transactions linked to multiple officials and intermediaries.
Allegations of Tender Manipulation
According to the SVU, Rishu Shree allegedly acted as a broker and influenced the awarding of government contracts by colluding with officials and private firms.
Officials said commissions of around 7% to 10% were allegedly charged in the process, with a portion reportedly passed on to government functionaries involved in the deals.
The investigation also flagged manipulation in project cost estimation for the Kosi Barrage (Supaul), where the estimated cost was reportedly increased from Rs 69 crore to Rs 98 crore.
Accused Named and Raids Conducted
The SVU has named seven accused in the case, including Rishu Shree, Sanjeev Hans, Pawan Kumar, Mumukshu Chaudhary, Tarini Das, and Umesh Kumar Singh, among others.
Darad said statements of witnesses have been recorded and raids were conducted across multiple locations, including Saharsa and Sitamarhi.
During searches, authorities claimed to have recovered cash, jewellery, documents and property records from several locations linked to the accused.
Asset Recovery and Financial Trail
According to SVU, raids at premises linked to Mumukshu Chaudhary led to recovery of around Rs 2 crore in cash.
Separately, searches related to Tarini Das reportedly resulted in seizure of Rs 8.5 crore in cash, as stated by investigators.
From Rishu Shree’s premises, officials said Rs 53.5 lakh in cash, jewellery worth Rs 2.13 crore, and 61 sale deeds with an estimated circle rate value of Rs 58.5 crore were recovered, along with luxury vehicles.
Investigators also cited financial transactions of Rs 90 lakh and later Rs 2.2 crore, along with evidence extracted from mobile data analysis.
Wider Investigation and Status of Accused
SVU said Sanjeev Hans and Pawan Kumar are currently absconding and efforts are underway to trace and arrest them.
The agency also noted that evidence of departmental irregularities involving IES officer Abhilasha Sharma and Sagar has surfaced, though direct criminal collusion has not yet been firmly established.
Officials added that the investigation remains ongoing despite the filing of the chargesheet in Case No. 25/2025.
