In a major development in a disproportionate assets case, the Special Court in Raipur has ordered the attachment of properties allegedly linked to IAS officer Sameer Vishnoi. The officer is under investigation in connection with a coal levy scam.
The action follows an investigation by the State Economic Offences Investigation Bureau (EOW), which registered a case (Crime No. 23/2024) under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Vishnoi is accused of acquiring assets beyond his known sources of income.
According to officials, the probe revealed that the officer had allegedly purchased several immovable properties in the names of his family members and firms. These assets are said to be worth crores of rupees.
COURT APPROVES ATTACHMENT OF ADDITIONAL ASSETS
During the ongoing investigation, the EOW identified more properties worth around ₹4 crore. The agency then approached the Special Court in Raipur seeking approval to attach these assets.
On April 17, 2026, the court allowed the application and ordered the attachment. With this order, the properties cannot be sold or transferred until further notice.
Earlier, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had also provisionally attached five properties linked to Vishnoi in the same case.
Officials said the move reflects a strong stance against corruption. They added that similar action has been taken in other cases as well, and further proceedings are ongoing.
The case is part of a wider crackdown on alleged irregularities in coal-related transactions. Investigating agencies are continuing to examine financial trails and asset ownership linked to the accused.
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