Rishu Shree: Mastermind behind Bihar's bureaucratic scandal
Rishu Shree, 38, from Bihar's Saran district, is accused of running a massive corruption racket by teaming up with top bureaucrats to rig government contracts. The alleged scam helped him collect more than 61 properties worth ₹58 crore. He's now on the run after being named in a money laundering case tied to IAS officer Sanjeev Hans.
Shree's alleged modus operandi and ED's investigation
Recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids uncovered ₹11.64 crore in cash from the premises of seven senior Bihar government officials and exposed a deep network involving officials like Mumukshu Chaudhary and Umesh Kumar Singh. Shree reportedly took an 8-10% cut from contract values by gifting expensive items and organizing trips for officials to win their trust. His influence stretched across major infrastructure projects—especially in urban development and health—and frequent international trips have sparked suspicions of money laundering, which ED is now investigating.