Economic Offences Unit (EOU) raids have exposed Kishanganj DSP Gautam Kumar’s alleged ₹80 crore benami wealth accumulated over 32 years, triggering immediate removal from post and impending money laundering case by Enforcement Directorate.
8 Simultaneous Raids Across 5 Locations
EOU struck 8 premises on March 31—3 in Purnea, 2 in Kishanganj, plus Patna, Araria, Siliguri. Teams seized documents for 36 land parcels, Noida/Gurgaon investment papers revealing systematic wealth concealment beyond known income sources.
Purnea raid uncovered 3600 sq ft 4-storey luxurious bungalow valued at ₹2.5 crore, with ₹1 crore+ spent on interior furnishings alone. Additional seizures included ₹60 lakh jewellery, luxury watches, Creta SUV, Thar vehicle.
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Wife’s Thar SUV with Police Logo
Government schoolteacher wife drives ₹35 lakh Thar SUV bearing police logo for school commutes, raising questions about funding sources disproportionate to known family income from DSP salary and teaching income.
Girlfriend’s 7 Plots, ₹60 Lakh Jewels
Raids at associate woman’s residence yielded 7 plot documents and ₹60 lakh jewellery. Bank transaction records link her to property purchases suggesting systematic asset distribution across proxies to evade detection.
MLA Tea Estate, Noida/Gurgaon Flats
Siliguri tea plantation purchase linked to local MLA under investigation. Noida/Gurgaon flat investments indicate diversified asset concealment strategy spanning multiple states and investment vehicles beyond Bihar jurisdiction.
Police headquarters ordered DSP Gautam Kumar’s immediate posting to headquarters, stripping field authority. SDPO-2 Manglesh Kumar Singh assumes additional Kishanganj charge. Suspension expected pending Enforcement Directorate money laundering formalities.
Seemanchal’s ‘Tough Cop’ Falls
1994-batch officer’s long Seemanchal service (Kishanganj, Purnea, Araria, Katihar) built stern image now shattered by corruption allegations questioning entire district police integrity and oversight mechanisms.
Beyond isolated officer misconduct, evidence suggests organized syndicate involving banking channels, property networks, political connections exploiting long service for systematic wealth accumulation through benami channels.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
