Archive · 31 May 2025
Two Officials Jailed in Ranchi Liquor Scam Case
Two government officials, Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh, have been sent to jail in Ranchi after being accused in a liquor scam.
The ACB brought them before a special court, which then sent them to jail.
Their lawyer asked for Choubey to get medical attention because of his health.
The court told the jail to give Choubey treatment and monitor his health daily.
The officials were arrested on May 20 for their alleged involvement in a Rs 38-crore liquor scam.
Suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey and excise officer Gajendra Singh were sent to jail.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) produced the accused before a special court.
The court sent the accused to Birsa Munda Central jail under judicial custody.
ACB did not request further police remand for the officers.
The court ordered medical treatment for Choubey if needed and requested daily health reports.
- Who
- Suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey and excise officer Gajendra Singh.
- What
- Were sent to jail in connection with the liquor scam.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Birsa Munda Central jail.
- Why
- The special ACB court sent them to judicial custody.
Defense
Government
Medical Care for Choubey
Defense
Advocate Viplav Ajmani prayed that Choubey be sent to the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) due to his medical conditions.
Government
ACB public prosecutor argued for Choubey to be sent to jail and be provided medical treatment under the jail manual.
- Accused
- Vinay Choubey and Gajendra Singh
- Jail
- Birsa Munda Central jail
- Scam Amount
- Rs 38-crore
- Date of Arrest
- May 20
- Nature of crime
- Liquor scam
