Patna, May 16: The Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police conducted raids on four properties linked to Executive Engineer Gopal Kumar in Jhajha, Jamui, on Saturday. This operation is part of an investigation into unaccounted assets amounting to ₹2,00,61,000.
According to an official statement from Bihar Police headquarters, a case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act on May 15. The action followed a preliminary inquiry that revealed evidence suggesting Kumar had amassed wealth significantly exceeding his known income sources.
After filing the case, the EOU obtained a search warrant from the Special Vigilance Court in Patna. Teams led by officials of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) simultaneously executed the search operation at the four locations associated with the engineer.
The raids targeted a flat in Jagat Peela Apartment, Jyotipuram, Patna, his residence on Road Number 4 in Kankarbagh, a rented property near KKM College in Jamui, and his office in Jhajha, Jamui. So far, ₹40 lakhs in cash have been seized during the searches.
The Economic Offenses Unit stated that the search operation is ongoing. Detailed information regarding the seized items and investigation findings will be released after the raids conclude. According to the EOU, the alleged assets are estimated to be about 81.5% more than Kumar’s known income sources.
Following the preliminary inquiry, a search warrant was obtained from the Special Vigilance Court in Patna, leading to the coordinated raids on Saturday morning. Officials reported that immediate legal action was initiated after signs of serious financial irregularities emerged during the initial investigation. Investigators are meticulously examining real estate properties, investments, banking transactions, and other financial documents.
The Economic Offenses Unit continues its investigation, with officials indicating that further information will be shared once the search operation is complete. The EOU is a specialized division of state police in India, responsible for investigating complex white-collar crimes, financial fraud, and large-scale scams.
This unit focuses on crimes involving significant economic stakes, which have inter-state or international implications and require highly specialized investigative skills.
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