Hazaribagh Treasury ₹15 Crore Salary Scam: Crucial Bail Hearing for Three Incarcerated Accused Set for June 19
Ranchi: A hearing took place on Tuesday at the CID special court in Ranchi regarding the bail petitions of the accused currently in jail in connection with the alleged illegal withdrawal of salaries worth approximately ₹15 crore from the Hazaribagh Treasury. Detailed arguments were presented in the court of Special Judge Kuldeep on behalf of the accused—Khushbu Singh, Kajal Kumari, and Dhirendra Singh.
During the hearing, defense counsel argued that their clients had been falsely implicated in the case and should be granted bail. Following the completion of the defense's arguments, the court granted the prosecution an opportunity to present its side. The next hearing for the matter has been scheduled for June 19.
In the upcoming hearing, the CID will explain to the court why bail should not be granted to the accused. The investigative agency intends to oppose the bail petitions by presenting evidence, documents, and other relevant facts before the court.
This case pertains to the alleged fraudulent payment of salaries amounting to crores of rupees through the Hazaribagh Treasury and the district police force. Investigations revealed that, in collusion with certain employees and police personnel, salaries were withdrawn in the names of individuals who were either not employed by the department or whose documents were allegedly forged. It is alleged that crores of rupees were illegally siphoned off from the state exchequer in this manner.
Among those incarcerated, Kajal Kumari is identified as the wife of Head Accountant (Constable) Shambhu Kumar Singh, while Khushbu Singh is the wife of Constable Rajnish Kumar Singh. Investigative agencies have named them, along with several others, as accused in this alleged scam. The CID believes that individuals at multiple levels were involved in this entire network of illegal withdrawals.
Given the gravity of the scam and the suspected large-scale misappropriation of public funds, the state government had handed over the investigation to the CID. Following this, the CID has made several arrests based on document scrutiny, raids, and interrogations. The investigative agency is also continuously probing other accused individuals linked to the case as well as the financial transactions involved.
Currently, court hearings regarding bail are underway, and June 19 is considered a crucial date for the case. On that day, the CID will present its arguments, after which the court will begin the process of deciding on the bail petitions filed by the accused.
