Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Jharkhand HC Seeks ACB Response in IAS Officer Liquor Scam Case
An IAS officer named Vinay Choubey was arrested for allegedly being involved in a Rs 38-crore liquor scam.
He is saying he didn't do anything wrong and that there's no proof against him.
He's gone to court to challenge his arrest, arguing the police didn't follow the rules when they arrested him.
The court has asked the police to explain themselves further.
The government says he was corrupt and didn't follow the rules when choosing who could run liquor shops.
The case is still ongoing, and the court will hear more about it later.
Suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey challenges his arrest in a liquor scam.
The Jharkhand High Court directed the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) to file a supplementary affidavit.
Choubey was arrested on May 20 in connection with an alleged Rs 38-crore liquor scam.
Choubey claims he was falsely implicated, stating there is no evidence against him.
The case involves allegations of corruption and non-compliance with norms in selecting liquor shop operators.
- Who
- Vinay Choubey, a suspended IAS officer, and the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB).
- What
- Suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey is challenging his arrest in a liquor scam.
- When
- The Jharkhand High Court directed the ACB on Friday, July 25. Choubey was arrested on May 20.
- Where
- Jharkhand High Court.
- Why
- Choubey is challenging his arrest, claiming it was not done according to the guidelines.
IAS Officer's Stance
Government's Claims
Guilt vs. Innocence
IAS Officer's Stance
Choubey asserts his innocence, claiming there is no evidence against him.
Government's Claims
The Jharkhand government alleges Choubey indulged in corrupt practices.
- Officer's Name
- Vinay Choubey
- Position
- Suspended IAS officer
- Alleged Scam Value
- Rs 38-crore
- Arrest Date
- May 20
- Court
- Jharkhand High Court
- Next Hearing
- August 1