CBI Files FIR Against IAS Sanjeev Hans in Rs 1 Crore Bribery Case; Will He Return to Jail?

• CBI registers FIR against Bihar cadre IAS officer Sanjeev Hans for allegedly taking a Rs 1 crore bribe from a builder company.
• The case is filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act, involving 'East and West Builder' company and individuals like Anubhav Agarwal, Pushpraj Bajaj, Shadab Khan, and Devendra Singh.
• Investigation scope to expand, with CBI examining banking transactions, properties; ED may also join the probe.
• Sanjeev Hans, a senior IAS officer, has a history of controversies, including a previous ED money laundering case, property attachment, and jail time.
• He was suspended after a previous arrest but reinstated as Additional Member of the Board of Revenue after receiving conditional bail from Patna High Court in October 2025.

Key Questions Answered

Who are the other individuals named in the CBI's FIR against Sanjeev Hans?

The CBI's FIR against Sanjeev Hans names "several other individuals". The FIR was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

What was the previous money laundering case against IAS Sanjeev Hans?

IAS Sanjeev Hans was previously arrested by the ED in October 2024 on allegations of a Rs 100 crore scam. He was also accused of corruption and money laundering.

How did Sanjeev Hans get reinstated after his previous suspension and bail?

Sanjeev Hans was reinstated after his suspension was revoked by the Bihar government and he was appointed as the Additional Member of the Revenue Council.