Economic offences units conduct raids in Bihar and Odisha

The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police conducted simultaneous raids at four locations in the Kishanganj and Katihar districts. The operation targeted Ruby Kumari, a District Programme Officer in the Education Department, in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Preliminary findings suggest Kumari allegedly possessed assets approximately 80 per cent higher than her declared sources of income. Investigators recovered land investment documents, bank passbooks, official files, and digital devices during searches of her residence and office.

In Odisha, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) carried out raids at three locations in the Kendujhar district. The searches targeted the premises of Soumya Sankar Chakra, also known as Raja Chakra, Sadashiv Samal, and Jyotiranjan Mishra. The investigation involves allegations of mining corruption, fraudulent crusher transactions, and the formation of a criminal syndicate. Raja Chakra, a primary suspect, is currently in custody following a previous arrest by the Enforcement Directorate regarding financial irregularities.