Economic Crime Unit raids the residences of Education Officer Rubi Kumari, seizing 2.80 lakh cash and 220 grams of gold

Kishar, 4 November: During a raid by the Economic Crime Unit (ECU) on the residences of District Programme Officer Rubi Kumari of the Department of Education in Kashan Ganj on Tuesday, several significant revelations were made. In the case of collecting assets exceeding income, approximately 2 lakh 80 thousand rupees in cash, 220 grams of gold jewellery, other valuable jewellery, documents of 11 lands and various bank account documents were seized. The initial estimate indicates that the value of the gold jewellery is reported to be more than 60 lakh rupees.

Rubi Kumari was previously posted as the District Programme Officer of the Department of Education in Kishar district, while she is currently posted in Kashan Ganj. The ECU carried out this operation based on the case filed against her and her husband Guru Kumar Gupta on charges of collecting assets exceeding income.

Raid began at 8:30 a.m.

According to DSP Muthilish Kumar Jeswal of the ECU, a case of economic crime was registered against Rubi Kumari based on information obtained from reliable sources. After obtaining a search warrant from the Special Court of Patna, simultaneous raids were conducted in Kishar and Kashan Ganj on Tuesday.

The raid at the two separate residences of Rubi Kumari in the Assistant Police Station area of Kishar began at about 8:30 a.m. and continued until 4:10 p.m. In Kishar, a team of eight members, including the magistrate, local police officers and ECU personnel, were present. Five teams were formed for the entire operation.

A worker had to be called to break the lock of the cupboard

During the search, a worker had to be called from outside to break the lock of the cupboard where items were kept in the house, and he helped the team examine the items. On the other hand, traders from Maricha Bari were called to estimate the value of the seized gold and other metal jewellery. They arrived on site and assisted in examining the jewellery and determining its value.

Documents of 11 lands and bank accounts also examined

The raid yielded documents of 11 different lands, which are considered a significant seizure. In addition, documents related to various bank accounts and receipts for depositing money in separate installments were also seized. However, the total value of these lands and the associated assets has not yet been finalized.

According to DSP Muthilish Kumar Jeswal, the documents of the lands and other assets are being examined and valued at the departmental level. After this process is completed, a detailed press release will be issued by the ECU.

Initial estimate of assets exceeding income by 87.49 percent

According to a press release issued by the Economic Crime Unit, an initial assessment found that Rubi Kumari and her husband Guru Kumar Gupta had assets exceeding their known and legitimate income by 2 crore 45 lakh 84 thousand rupees. This amount is reported to be approximately 87.49 percent higher than their known income.

Based on this, a case was filed under Section 13(1)(B) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 (amended). After obtaining permission for a search from the Special Court of Patna, the operation was carried out.

Awaiting final valuation of assets

At present, the EO YU team is conducting a detailed examination of cash proceeds, jewelry made of gold and silver, other metals, land documents, and bank account details. In particular, the valuation of 11 plots remains pending. Only after departmental reviews and document checks are completed will it be clear what the total value of these assets is and what portion of them exceeds the income.