Jharkhand News : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into the JPSC-2 scam after registering an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) on money laundering charges. The agency has sought detailed asset declarations of 28 police and administrative officers accused by the CBI in connection with the scam.
According to sources, the ED has formally written to the Jharkhand state government, asking for complete details of the current postings and declared properties of these officers. This includes information about both self-acquired and ancestral assets.
Background of the JPSC-2 Scam
After a detailed probe, the CBI filed a chargesheet against 60 individuals, including:
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6 JPSC officials
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1 official from Global Informatics
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28 candidates allegedly declared successful through illegal means
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25 examiners
All 28 officers who became part of the state administration and police services through the tainted process are currently out on bail.
Promotions Despite Allegations
Several officers who were allegedly selected through irregular means have since been promoted:
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State Administrative Service officers are now posted at ADM rank
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Two State Police Service officers have been promoted to the IPS cadre
The ED has named all accused individuals in its ECIR and is now examining whether their assets are disproportionate to known sources of income, a key element in money laundering cases.
Why Asset Details Matter
As per service rules:
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State service officers must declare their assets annually to the state government
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All India Service officers submit asset details to the central government
This system of self-declaration of assets is meant to ensure transparency and help track corruption within the administrative machinery.
The ED has sought copies of all asset declarations filed over the years by the accused officers to verify potential financial irregularities linked to the JPSC scam.
List of Accused Officers (as sought by ED)
The list includes officers appointed as DSPs, district commandants, state administrative service officers, finance service officers, and a cooperative officer, whose postings and asset records are now under scrutiny.
What’s Next?
The ED is expected to:
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Compare declared assets with actual financial records
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Examine possible links between illegal selection and asset accumulation
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Take further legal action if evidence of money laundering is established
The development marks a major escalation in the JPSC scam probe and could have serious consequences for several senior officers in Jharkhand’s administrative setup.
