North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday (February 6, 2026) arrested former Deputy Commissioner and suspended IAS officer in the much-discussed Hazaribagh forest land scam of Jharkhand. Vinay Chaubey Chargesheet was presented against him in the Special Surveillance Court located in the Civil Court. In its investigation, ACB has named Choubey as the main mastermind of this syndicate.
1. ‘Money trail’ of ₹3.1 crore and wife’s connection
An important financial link has come to light in the ACB investigation. to investigating agencies ₹3.1 crore Such transactions have been found, which are suspected to be directly related to the land scam.
Shell Companies: It is alleged that three shell companies were used to launder the money earned through corruption.
Wife’s Account: The investigation also found that Choubey had suspiciously transferred money to his wife’s bank accounts through his associate Vinay Singh.
Transactions with father-in-law: One of the main centers of inquiry was Vinay Chaubey and his father-in-law S.N. There have also been financial transactions between Trivedi.
2. ‘Talibani’ occupation of 5000 acres of land?
ACB has revealed that when Vinay Choubey was the DC of Hazaribagh, illegal transactions of about 5000 acres of land took place during his tenure.
Type of land: This included forest land, Gair Majrua mango, government Khasmahal and trust lands.
Fake Power of Attorney: The land mafia got these lands illegally acquired through fake documents and power of attorney. The then revenue officials have admitted in their statements that they had signed these files due to pressure from above.
3. Vinay Chaubey’s troubles: from alcohol to land
Vinay Chaubey is currently in jail and investigation is going on against him on several fronts:
Liquor Scam: He has already been arrested on charges of colluding with Chhattisgarh Liquor Syndicate to make the new liquor policy and causing loss to the government exchequer.
Disproportionate Assets (DA Case): ACB found that his assets were disproportionate to his legitimate income (₹2.20 crore). 53% more (about ₹3.47 crore) Is.
73 named accused: A total of 73 people have been accused in this entire forest land scam, which includes many revenue employees and private builders.
Next step:
After the court takes cognizance of the charge sheet, now the formal trial in this case will begin. ACB has demanded from the court that considering the seriousness of the case speedy trial Let it be run.
