Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Jharkhand High Court Denies Bail in ₹129 Crore Liquor Scam
A high-ranking government official named Vinay Chaubey, who used to work in the Jharkhand state government, has been denied bail by the court.
He's accused of being involved in a large scam related to liquor sales.
This means that people in charge of the liquor business were possibly cheating the state.
The police think Chaubey misused his position.
The scam involves manipulating rules to help certain companies get contracts, and these companies are believed to have provided fake financial guarantees, leading to the state losing a lot of money.
The court's decision means Chaubey will remain in custody while the case continues.
Jharkhand High Court rejected the bail plea of suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaubey.
Chaubey was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on May 20 this year.
The case involves a multi-crore liquor scam.
The scam is linked to a 2022 excise policy and alleged manipulation of tender conditions.
Authorities allege a liquor syndicate defrauded the state of Rs 129.55 crore.
- Who
- Vinay Kumar Chaubey, a suspended IAS officer, and the Jharkhand High Court.
- What
- The Jharkhand High Court rejected the bail plea of suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Chaubey in connection with a multi-crore liquor scam.
- When
- The bail plea was rejected on Thursday, May 20 this year.
- Where
- Jharkhand High Court, spanning across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.
- Why
- Chaubey was arrested and denied bail due to his alleged involvement in a liquor scam and misuse of his official position.
Accusations against Chaubey
Chaubey's Defense
Misuse of Official Position
Accusations against Chaubey
Chaubey is accused of misusing his official position.
Chaubey's Defense
Chaubey's legal representatives likely dispute the charges and seek to have the case against him dismissed.
- Defendant
- Vinay Kumar Chaubey
- Position
- Suspended IAS officer
- Court Decision
- Bail Plea Rejected
- Accusation
- Misuse of official position, liquor scam
- Arrest Date
- May 20 this year
- Scam Amount
- Rs 129.55 crore
- Involved Parties
- Liquor syndicate, consultant company, officials
- Related to
- 2022 Excise Policy