Bihar Government has approved prosecution of suspended IAS officer Sanjiv Hans in Money Laundering Case. Legal proceedings now are about to move forward following ED chargesheet and government sanction
The Bihar government has granted sanction to prosecute suspended IAS officer Sanjiv Hans (1997 batch) in a money laundering case, clearing the way for formal legal action against him.
In December 2024, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a chargesheet before a special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), naming five individuals, including Mr. Hans and former MLA Gulab Yadav. However, the court had delayed cognizance of the case against Mr. Hans pending the required government approval, which has now been granted.
The case stems from an earlier FIR lodged by the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU), accusing Mr. Hans of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The FIR served as the foundation for the ED’s subsequent probe under PMLA.
Investigations revealed that between 2018 and 2023, Mr. Hans allegedly acquired assets significantly exceeding his lawful income through corrupt means. During this period, he held key administrative roles, including Principal Secretary of Bihar’s Energy Department and postings on central deputation.
With the sanction for prosecution now in place, the special court is expected to proceed with the trial, marking a critical milestone in this high-profile case.
