Jharkhand FIR Alleges Business-Takeover, Coercion Against Former IAS Officer Vinay Kumar Choubey

A fresh complaint lodged by businessman Deepak Kumar has triggered an FIR against former IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey and several associates — accusing them of coercion, fraud and orchestrated takeover of business interests going back nearly two decades.

Allegations: From Business Partnership to Coerced Takeover

According to Deepak Kumar’s complaint (filed recently at Jagnathpur police station), the dispute dates to 2000, when he co-founded a company with another person named Vinay Kumar Singh. The business — initially registered as a legitimate entity — allegedly experienced suspicious corporate manoeuvres after introduction to Choubey. 

As per the complaint, Choubey, who at that time held influential administrative posts, used his clout to influence business operations. Deepak alleges that the other co-founder transferred a portion of shares without consent, and forged signatures were used to alter bank signatories and company directorship. This was followed by what Deepak claims was illegal appropriation of company control in favour of Choubey’s associates. 

Further, Deepak claims that false documents and forged bank letters dated 2006 were used to seize control of the company — leaving him effectively ousted, while the accused allegedly siphoned off funds, blocked his access to accounts, and threatened him into submission. 

Legal Action: FIR Registered, Multiple Accused Named

Based on Deepak’s complaint, a First Information Report (FIR) has been filed naming Choubey, his close associates — including business-partners and bank-related persons — under sections covering fraud, criminal conspiracy, forgery and coercion. 

Investigation has commenced, and local police are reviewing bank records, company documents, past correspondence, and transaction history to map the alleged takeover, money trail and misuse of power. Officials have indicated that the probe could expand depending on the evidence discovered. 

Context: Choubey Already Under Probe in Multiple Scams

The allegations add to a broader cloud of legal cases facing Choubey. Earlier in 2025, he was arrested in a major liquor-policy scam — a case where the state’s anti-corruption bureau (ACB) alleged misuse of office to award tenders irregularly, causing a ₹38 crore loss to the state exchequer. 

At that time too, investigations by central and state agencies — including raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) — focused on disproportionate assets, shell companies, and alleged money-laundering through real estate and proxy accounts. 

Why This Case Matters: Business, Bureaucracy and Abuse of Power

This new FIR underscores a broader concern: how individuals in powerful administrative positions may misuse influence to interfere in private business dealings — using coercion, forged documents, and undue pressure, while leveraging state power for personal gain. For businesses in Jharkhand and elsewhere, the case raises questions about trust, corporate governance and the safety of private enterprise from political or bureaucratic overreach.

If proven, the case could lead to criminal charges — including fraud, forgery, criminal conspiracy and possibly asset seizure. It also sends a message: former or serving officials may be held accountable for historical business-dispute allegations, especially when accompanied by documentary evidence and legal scrutiny.

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