Enforcement Directorate investigation into Rishu Shri tender scam

30 Oct 2026News

ED continues questioning of IAS officials in Rishu Shri tender scam

Following the questioning of IAS Santosh Mall, the Enforcement Directorate has identified two additional officials who are now under scrutiny in connection with the money laundering probe into the Rishu Shri tender scam.

Amar Ujala

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate is questioning more officials about a tender scam.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the agency leading the probe, and two additional officials are under scrutiny.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bihar.
Why:: These officials are being questioned as part of a money laundering investigation.
What it means:: The investigation is expanding as more officials are now being examined in connection with the case.

29 Oct 2026News

ED questions IAS officer Santosh Mall for 8 hours in Rishu Shri tender scam

The Enforcement Directorate questioned IAS officer Santosh Mall for eight hours regarding his alleged links to the Rishu Shri tender scam. The investigation focused on commission charges and specific transactions, including an inquiry into allegations involving the delivery of mangoes to Delhi.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate questioned an official for eight hours regarding a tender scam.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the investigation agency. Santosh Mall is an IAS officer being questioned.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bihar.
Why:: Investigators are checking alleged links to a tender scam, commission charges, and unusual mango deliveries to Delhi.
What it means:: The agency is gathering information and evidence about specific financial transactions related to the alleged scam.

29 Oct 2026News

ED continues questioning of IAS officers in Bihar tender scam probe

The Enforcement Directorate subjected another IAS officer to eight hours of interrogation as part of the ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in government contracts and the Rishu Shri tender case.

Dainik Jagran

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A government official was questioned for many hours regarding suspected corruption in public contracts.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the investigation agency and an IAS officer is the person being questioned.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2026.
Where:: Bihar.
Why:: The agency is investigating alleged irregularities in government contracts and the Rishu Shri tender case.
What it means:: The questioning is part of an ongoing probe into the case.

29 Oct 2026News

After HC flags sluggish pace of Bihar tender scam probe, ED questions 4 IAS officers in a week

Patna HC questioned why ED had not summoned officials whose names emerged during the probe and whether Bihar’s vigilance unit was trying to 'save some and implicate a few'.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate questioned four government officials after the court criticized the slow investigation of a tender scam.
Who:: The Patna High Court acts as the judge, the Enforcement Directorate is the federal agency investigating, and four IAS officers are the officials questioned.
When:: Reported on 29 Oct 2026.
Where:: Patna, Bihar.
Why:: The court questioned the slow progress and asked if the state vigilance unit was protecting some people while blaming others.
What it means:: The investigation is moving faster as the agency now summons officials named during the probe.

28 Oct 2026News

Rishu Shri tender scam, IAS Dharmendra Kumar reached ED office: Will present his side today, Sunil Yadav was questioned for 7.5 hours; action taken after High Court's remarks.

Patna Rishu Shri tender scam ED probe IAS Dharmendra Kumar questioning latest updates. Follow Dainik Bhaskar. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified the investigation into the tender scam related to Rishu Shri. IAS Dharmendra Kumar has reached the ED office in Patna on Wednesday following an ED notice.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The Enforcement Directorate is questioning officials regarding an alleged tender scam involving a company called Rishu Shri.
Who:: The Enforcement Directorate is the investigation agency. IAS Dharmendra Kumar and Sunil Yadav are the people being questioned.
When:: Reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: Patna, Bihar.
Why:: The investigation intensified after the High Court made remarks regarding the tender scam.
What it means:: The agency is gathering information by recording statements from the individuals involved in the case.

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ED continues questioning of IAS officials in Rishu Shri tender scam

ED questions IAS officer Santosh Mall for 8 hours in Rishu Shri tender scam

ED continues questioning of IAS officers in Bihar tender scam probe

After HC flags sluggish pace of Bihar tender scam probe, ED questions 4 IAS officers in a week

Rishu Shri tender scam, IAS Dharmendra Kumar reached ED office: Will present his side today, Sunil Yadav was questioned for 7.5 hours; action taken after High Court's remarks.

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