The Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) has filed a new case against suspended IAS officer Sanjeev Hans (1997 batch) and alleged middleman Rishu Ranjan Sinha, also known as Rishu Shree. The case is based on findings from an ongoing money laundering investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The FIR was registered on April 30 and officially submitted to the court on Friday.
Confirming the development, Additional Director General (ADG) of the SVU, Mr. Pankaj Darad, stated that the case is built on substantial evidence uncovered during the ED’s investigation. According to the agency, Mr. Rishu Sinha acted as a middleman in financial dealings between government officials and contractors, operating on behalf of Mr. Hans.
Mr. Darad added, “A separate case related to disproportionate assets was registered against Mr. Hans in May last year after significant unaccounted wealth came to light during the ED probe. The latest case involves both Mr. Hans and his close associate, Rishu Sinha.”
Mr. Sinha, reportedly a government contractor, is said to have floated multiple firms. The ED discovered that he typically received commissions—about 5%—for arranging deals between contractors and officials, and later secured subcontracts for the same projects.
In addition, Mr. Darad revealed that Rishu managed complex financial operations for Mr. Hans and other officials. The ED uncovered 61 property sale deeds worth approximately ₹59 crore, registered under the names of Rishu and close associates of Mr. Hans. This included two petrol pumps—one located in Vaishali and the other in Patna.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities expected to take further action as they uncover more links between financial transactions, shell companies, and the suspended IAS officer.
