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Ranchi, May 6: BJP state spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo on Wednesday accused the Jharkhand government of attempting to systematically suppress the alleged ₹10,000 crore treasury scam, describing it as the “mother of all scams.”
Addressing a press conference, Shahdeo alleged that the state government had transferred only clerks and junior staff linked to treasury operations while senior officials continued to remain in their posts.
“Big Fish Left Untouched,” Claims BJP
Referring to a Finance Department order issued through letter number (2)-12/26, 252, Shahdeo claimed that only lower-level employees posted in financial roles for over three years were removed, while SPs, DSPs, and Treasury Officers allegedly connected to the case were allowed to continue.
“The primary allegations are against senior officials, yet they remain in their positions. This clearly indicates an attempt to shield influential people involved in the scam,” Shahdeo alleged.
Questions Raised Over SIT Composition
The BJP leader also questioned the composition of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the matter.
According to Shahdeo, the SIT, formed under the leadership of the Excise Secretary, had initially sought records dating back to 2020 before later expanding the scope to documents from 2011 after objections by the Accountant General (AG).
He alleged that the investigation committee included officials who themselves served in Bokaro and Hazaribagh during periods when treasury irregularities allegedly occurred.
Shahdeo claimed that one SIT member had served as Bokaro SP in 2022 and DSP of Hazaribagh between 2014 and 2016, periods during which alleged treasury scams surfaced in those districts.
Another DIG-rank officer on the committee had reportedly served as Bokaro SP between 2017 and 2019.
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BJP Raises Concern Over 14 Kg Gold in Bokaro Strong Room
Shahdeo further alleged that around 12 to 14 kilograms of gold are stored in the Bokaro treasury strong room and demanded clarification from the state government regarding its safety.
“The government must clarify whether the gold remains safe or whether any irregularity has taken place,” he said.
He demanded that the SIT physically inspect the strong room and verify the gold deposits as part of the investigation.
PAG Report Flagged Major Financial Irregularities
Citing a report by the Principal Accountant General (PAG) dated April 2, 2026, Shahdeo alleged that large-scale financial irregularities had already been identified during a physical verification exercise.
According to him, the report highlighted inflated Dearness Allowance (DA) payments, weaknesses in the Master Data Control system, and several suspicious data manipulations.
He claimed that:
- 2,175 employee birth dates were allegedly altered between 2023 and 2026
- 2,890 PAN numbers were manipulated
- Joining dates of 5,037 government employees were tampered with
BJP Demands ED and CBI Investigation
Shahdeo alleged that the government’s response indicated an effort to cover up the scam and demanded an immediate investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
“If the state government fails to order an ED and CBI probe, the BJP will take appropriate steps in the future,” he said.
BJP State Co-Media In-charge Ashok Baraik was also present during the press conference.