The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar conducted raids at six locations linked to Pawan Kumar, a senior engineer in Patna, following allegations of amassing assets beyond his known income sources. Properties associated with Kumar, including residences in Patna, Noida, and New Delhi, were searched with warrants obtained from the Special Vigilance Court. Documents related to 13 properties, investments in insurance policies, and significant cash and jewellery were recovered during the searches.
Officials discovered that Kumar and his family members held nearly Rs 90 lakh in various bank and Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts, with plans to freeze these accounts. Additionally, investigations revealed substantial expenditures on education, foreign travel, and undisclosed assets in Noida and nearby areas. Kumar, who joined government service in 1997, is under scrutiny for allegedly accumulating assets exceeding his income by 103.94%. The case, registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, is ongoing with the EOU informing the Building Construction Department about the situation.
Search operations, supervised by law enforcement officials, continued late into the evening on Wednesday. While evidence of disproportionate assets has been found, the investigation remains active, with the possibility of further discoveries as it progresses.
