Archive · 24 Aug 2025
Bihar Official Arrested After Raid Uncovers Burned Cash
Police raided a government official's home in Patna after getting a tip about a large amount of cash.
They found a lot of money, some burned up, hidden in the toilet pipes and water tank.
The official, Binod Kumar Rai, and his wife were arrested.
Along with the money, the police also found gold, silver, and important documents.
The police are investigating where the money came from, especially since Rai was in charge of some areas outside of Patna.
They're trying to figure out if he was involved in something illegal.
EOU raided the Patna residence of Binod Kumar Rai, a Bihar government official.
Authorities found burnt and unburnt Rs 500 notes in toilet pipes and the water tank.
Rs 52 lakh in cash, along with gold and silver jewelry, was seized.
Rai and his wife were arrested; he was found hiding on the ground floor.
Investigations extend to Sitamarhi and Samastipur due to Rai's additional responsibilities.
- Who
- The EOU of the Bihar police raided the home of Binod Kumar Rai, a Superintending Engineer in the Rural Works Department, and arrested him and his wife.
- What
- A raid by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) at the home of a Bihar government official led to the discovery of cash and the arrest of the official and his wife.
- When
- The raid took place early morning after the EOU received a tip-off the previous evening.
- Where
- The raid occurred at the residence of Binod Kumar Rai in Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- The raid was conducted based on a tip-off alleging Rai had accumulated Rs 5 crore through illegal activities.
Suspicions of Illegal Activities
Due Process
Evidence of wrongdoing
Suspicions of Illegal Activities
The EOU believes Rai's activities were illegal based on the findings.
Due Process
The investigation is ongoing and Rai's guilt is not yet proven.
- Suspect
- Binod Kumar Rai
- Position
- Superintending Engineer, Rural Works Department
- Location of Raid
- Patna, Bihar
- Items Found
- Burnt & unburnt Rs 500 notes, gold, silver, documents
- Cash Seized
- Rs 52 lakh
- Additional Charge
- Sitamarhi district
- Status
- Arrested