According to official sources, Chaubey's arrest is linked to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam case that has been under investigation by the Chhattisgarh ACB and the state’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW). In this case, the agencies had earlier sought prosecution sanction from the Jharkhand state government against Chaubey and another officer, Gajendra Singh from the Excise Department.
The Chhattisgarh ACB had formally written to the Personnel Department of the Jharkhand government requesting permission to initiate legal proceedings against both officials. The request followed the ACB’s findings that linked Chaubey to alleged irregularities and corruption related to the liquor distribution and procurement system.
Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the liquor scam in Chhattisgarh, reportedly uncovered that the same syndicate had extended its operations to Jharkhand by exerting influence over the formulation and implementation of the state’s excise policy.
The ED’s Chhattisgarh unit had previously questioned Vinay Kumar Choubey, who was serving as the excise secretary at the time the new policy was introduced.
During questioning, Choubey is said to have denied any misconduct, stating that the policy had received approval from the state government.
Further investigation is underway in the matter.
