The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) discovered the house while probing disproportionate assets connected to the former Kishanganj SDPO. After the discovery, officials asked Gautam Kumar to appear again for questioning and bring related documents.

Authorities continue to examine property records and financial transactions linked to the case. The investigation focuses on whether more assets were purchased under the names of relatives or close associates. Officials say the probe will continue until the full extent of the assets becomes clear.

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Investigators also examined properties reportedly located in Purnea, Patna, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal, and even Nepal. Officers asked when these properties were purchased and how the money for the deals was arranged. Authorities also questioned him about expensive vehicles, jewellery, and luxury watches linked to the case.

During the interrogation, Gautam reportedly avoided some questions and repeatedly mentioned health problems. Officials said they will verify the information he provided and may call him again for further questioning.

The case began after raids revealed assets suspected to be far beyond his known income. The Bihar government has already suspended the former Kishanganj SDPO, and departmental action is expected to continue as the investigation moves forward.

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According to officials, the accused staff member, Mukesh Kumar, worked as a peshkar in the commissioner’s office. Investigators said he demanded money from a complainant in exchange for settling a land-related court case. The complainant later informed the vigilance bureau about the demand.

After verifying the complaint, the vigilance team planned a trap operation. As soon as the accused accepted the bribe money, officers arrested him on the spot during the Vigilance Raid in Munger.

Officials took the accused into custody for questioning and later shifted him to Patna for further investigation. Authorities said the operation sends a strong message against corruption in government offices and warned that strict action will continue against those involved in bribery.

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Officials said the engineer throwing ₹32 lakh cash panicked when investigators arrived at his home in the Kadamkuan area. In a rush, he began tossing bundles of cash and jewellery out of the window. The vigilance team quickly recovered the items.

During the search, authorities seized around ₹32 lakh in cash and gold, silver, and diamond jewellery worth about ₹1.31 crore. Investigators also found documents related to investments and property owned by the engineer and his family members.

The SVU has registered a case for possessing assets disproportionate to known sources of income. Officials said the engineer had accumulated large assets during his 13 years of service. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Pataliputra Cooperative Bank official, identified as Bhavesh Kumar Singh, works as a development officer at the bank. The EOU raided six locations linked to him in Patna, Gopalganj, and Bihta. Officers found a petrol pump, a rice mill, a luxury G-5 house, and large land holdings.

Investigators said Singh joined the bank in 2014 and rose to Scale-3 in 2024. During this period, he allegedly acquired assets over 60 percent higher than his known income. The EOU registered a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The probe also revealed that a petrol pump was opened in his daughter’s name, while a rice mill was operated by a relative. Bank passbooks, insurance papers, and jewellery records were seized. Large cash deposits and high-value transactions were traced.

Officials have started freezing bank accounts. More assets may surface after valuation and financial checks are completed.

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According to officials, the team entered the office around noon and found Vinod Kumar in his chamber, Room No. 105. He was arrested on the spot while taking the money. The sudden operation created panic among employees, who appeared stunned by the incident.

Investigations revealed that the bribe was demanded from Rakesh Kumar Thakur, a resident of Dhanmai village. The officer had assured him of quick resolution of a land-related case. The vigilance team confirmed the transaction and seized the cash.

After the arrest, Vinod Kumar was placed under interrogation. Officials stated that similar raids will continue under the ongoing anti-corruption campaign. The Sasaram Sub-Divisional Office is now under strict vigilance.

This arrest adds to the growing list of government officers trapped in the bribery case in Sasaram, proving the department’s firm action against corruption.

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Vinod Rai is accused of amassing over ₹100 crore through corruption and bribes. Fresh charges now point to illegal assets worth ₹3.38 crore. Earlier, during a raid at his Patna house, officers found luxury cars, multiple bank accounts, jewelry worth ₹26 lakh, and insurance documents. Cash was also burnt by Rai and his wife to erase evidence. Later, charred notes were discovered in drains.

The latest raids targeted Adarsh Nagar in Samastipur, Agamkuan in Patna, and Sitamarhi. Officials reported more hidden properties. A fresh case (No. 24/2025 dated 10.09.2025) was filed against him. On August 22, investigators seized crores in movable and immovable assets.

Vinod Rai has now been arrested. His illegal property case has become a major corruption scandal in Bihar. The crackdown shows the government’s focus on exposing bribery and misuse of public office.

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The Patna police submitted the chargesheet in the Special Judicial Magistrate, PMLA Court, on Monday. It states that the gang intimidated builders and extorted money by forcing them to pay for contracts. This case was originally registered at Khagaul police station, where the in-charge confirmed the chargesheet filing.

The allegations suggest that the group used threats as a tool to control contracts and extract money from those in the construction business. Police sources claim that evidence collected during the investigation strongly links Ritalal Yadav and his associates to this extortion network.

The court proceedings are expected to determine the level of involvement of each accused member. The case has already drawn political attention in Bihar, as opposition leaders criticize the misuse of power by public representatives. Meanwhile, the police maintain that further investigations may uncover more details about the gang’s operations.

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Officials seized 5.5 kg of gold and diamond jewelry, ₹1 crore in cash, and 200 land deeds. They also recovered important documents linked to tax evasion. Investigators found irregularities across the group’s wide business network, including real estate, hotels, malls, clothing outlets, vehicles, tea estates, and resorts.

The Dapthary Group is run by three brothers—Rajkaran, Vijaykaran, and Tejkaran Dapthary. Properties were searched at over a dozen sites in Bihar, including Nemchand Road, Dharmshala Road, and several tea estates. The group had been cultivating tea on nearly 200 acres and selling it under brand names like Rajvanshi and Word. During the raids, officials also uncovered hidden warehouses and godowns stocked with large quantities of goods.

This raid is considered one of the biggest in Bihar’s Kishanganj district. The crackdown has caused panic among other big business groups in the region. The IT Department suggested that more benami assets could be uncovered as the investigation continues.

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Reports show irregularities in online land mutation, Aadhaar-linked surveys, and revenue records. The Muzaffarpur Circle Officer suspension came after repeated complaints from the public and poor performance in land surveys. Authorities also suspect her of colluding with land mafia groups.

The department noted that despite repeated warnings from senior officials, she failed to follow directions. Under the Bihar Government Servants Classification, Control and Appeal Rules, 2005, strict action was taken.

District Magistrate Subodh Kumar Sen stated that such negligence in land matters will not be tolerated. He stressed that transparency and accountability are crucial, warning other officers against misuse of authority.

According to reports, the disputed land was originally used for wheat cultivation but was later shown as vacant before being transferred to a private name. The Muzaffarpur Circle Officer suspension serves as a strong message to officers handling revenue cases to act responsibly.

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