IAS officer Pooja Singhal’s suspension lifted after being granted bail in money laundering case

The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of IAS officer Pooja Singhal, who spent over two years in jail in connection with a money laundering case. Singhal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on May 11, 2022, had been suspended the following day. Her suspension was revoked after she was granted bail, as per an official statement.

IAS Officer Pooja Singhal Reinstated After Suspension Revocation, Assigned to Department of Personnel

In light of the recommendations made by the Suspension Review Committee after due consideration, Pooja Singhal, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been reinstated with effect from December 7, 2024, following her release on bail,” said a notification issued by the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa on Tuesday evening.

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After being relieved from suspension, Singhal will contribute to the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms and Raj Bhasa, it stated. The ED had accused Singhal, a former secretary in the state Mines Department, of money laundering. A special court granted her bail on December 7 last year. Following her suspension revocation, Pooja Singhal will join the Department of Personnel. She was accused of money laundering by ED.

Details of IAS Officer Pooja Singhal’s Arrest and Money Laundering Case

Singhal was arrested on May 11, 2022, following raids conducted at properties associated with her in connection with the money laundering case. The case revolves around alleged corruption in the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Enforcement Directorate has accused Singhal of money laundering, seizing over Rs 36 crore cash linked to alleged illegal mining as part of its investigations.

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Following her arrest, Singhal was suspended from her position as a state mines department secretary. The probe also targeted her businessman husband, a chartered accountant, and others associated with the couple. Pooja Singhal passed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam at the age of 21. Pooja Singhal, a 2000 batch IAS officer, got admission in the UPSC exam in the early stages of her career.