ED Files Prosecution Complaint Against Dismissed ACS Officer Sukanya Bora in Guwahati
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has officially filed a prosecution complaint against Sukanya Bora, a dismissed Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, accusing her of laundering proceeds of crime linked to disproportionate assets. This legal action was submitted before the special judge under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Guwahati, with the court already taking cognisance of the matter and the trial currently in progress.
Background and Investigation Details
The case originated from an FIR registered by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell of Assam Police under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Following this, the ED initiated its own investigation, uncovering a pattern of financial irregularities during Bora's tenure in various administrative positions. According to the ED, Bora, who joined the Assam Civil Service in 2015 with an initial monthly salary of approximately Rs 38,000, amassed movable and immovable properties valued at around Rs 7.94 crore. The agency reported that the percentage of disproportionate assets was calculated at a staggering 786.26%.
Allegations of Illegal Activities and Money Laundering
The ED alleges that Bora collected illegal gratification while serving as the circle officer of Hajo Revenue Circle. This illicit income was reportedly obtained from applicants seeking land-related services, including mutation, registration, and land-use permissions. The agency further stated that the proceeds of crime were systematically laundered through a complex network involving benami property transactions, layering via bank accounts of her family members, and routing through a salon business firm.
Asset Attachment and Ongoing Legal Proceedings
In a related development, the ED had provisionally attached properties worth Rs 7.33 crore under Section 5 of the PMLA in April 2025. This order was later confirmed by the adjudicating authority in New Delhi. The attached assets comprise multiple parcels of land located in Morigaon district, Baghorbori, and Hatigaon, along with a residential flat in Jayanagar. Additionally, a bank account holding approximately Rs 65.54 lakh has been frozen as part of the ongoing investigation.
The case highlights significant concerns over corruption and financial misconduct within public service roles in Assam, with the ED's actions underscoring efforts to combat money laundering and asset misappropriation. The trial is expected to proceed as the legal system addresses these serious allegations against the former officer.
