Rajasthan ACB catches two RIICO officials accepting bribes in Beawar
Synopsis
Two RIICO officials in Rajasthan were caught red-handed by the ACB on 10 July 2026, allegedly demanding bribes totalling ₹85,000 to process a lease deed and land-use conversion for an industrial plot in Beawar. The operation exposes graft at a public-sector corporation meant to drive industrial investment in the state.
Key Takeaways
The ACB Jaipur City-IV Unit caught two RIICO officials red-handed on 10 July 2026 in a trap operation.
Anjay Vishwakarma , Senior Deputy General Manager, RIICO Ajmer, was allegedly caught accepting ₹50,000 .
Kamlesh Gurjar , Junior Assistant, RIICO Sub-Unit Beawar, was allegedly caught accepting ₹35,000 .
Both demands were linked to processing a lease deed and land-use conversion for an industrial plot in the RIICO Industrial Area, Beawar .
A case will be registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act ; questioning is underway under DG Govind Gupta .
Citizens can report corruption to ACB via toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp 9413502834 .
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Jaipur City-IV Unit on Friday, 10 July 2026 caught two officials of the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO) red-handed while allegedly accepting bribes, following a trap operation conducted on directions from ACB Headquarters. The two accused were apprehended separately in connection with demands made for processing a lease deed and land-use conversion linked to an industrial plot in the RIICO Industrial Area, Beawar.
The Accused and Amounts Involved
Anjay Vishwakarma, Senior Deputy General Manager, RIICO, Ajmer, was caught allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. In a separate instance, Kamlesh Gurjar, 26, Junior Assistant at the RIICO Sub-Unit, Beawar, was apprehended while allegedly accepting ₹35,000 for the same purpose. According to ACB Director General Govind Gupta, a complainant had alleged that both officials demanded payments to facilitate the processing of official paperwork related to an allotted industrial plot.
How the Trap Was Laid
Verification of the complaint revealed that Vishwakarma had allegedly demanded and agreed to accept ₹50,000 on 7 July 2026, while Gurjar had allegedly demanded ₹35,000 on 6 July 2026. The trap operation was laid under the supervision of Om Prakash Meena, Deputy Inspector General-II, Jaipur, and executed by Manoj Kumar Gupta, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB Jaipur City-IV, and Gyan Prakash Naval, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB Jaipur City-III.
Investigation Under Way
Questioning of both accused is currently underway under the supervision of Director General Govind Gupta, Additional Director General Smita Srivastava, and Inspector General S. Parimala. The ACB has confirmed it will register a case under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act for further investigation. Legal proceedings are continuing.
ACB's Appeal to the Public
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged citizens to report corruption through its 24x7 toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp helpline 9413502834. The Bureau has assured that it will facilitate completion of legitimate work without the payment of bribes. This operation is part of the ACB's ongoing campaign against graft in government and public-sector institutions across Rajasthan.
Point of View
Where ordinary industrial investors are reportedly treated as revenue sources by officials. The ACB's trap confirms the complaint was credible, but the more pressing question is whether this is isolated misconduct or a pattern across RIICO's district-level offices. Rajasthan's industrial investment pitch depends heavily on RIICO's reputation; graft at the sub-unit level directly undermines the ease-of-doing-business gains the state has sought to project. Accountability that stops at the two arrested officials, without examining who else in the chain knew or benefited, will deliver optics but not reform.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the two RIICO officials caught by the Rajasthan ACB?
The two officials are Anjay Vishwakarma, Senior Deputy General Manager at RIICO Ajmer, and Kamlesh Gurjar, 26, Junior Assistant at the RIICO Sub-Unit in Beawar. Both were caught red-handed on 10 July 2026 allegedly accepting bribes of ₹50,000 and ₹35,000 respectively.
Why were the RIICO officials allegedly demanding bribes?
According to the ACB, both officials allegedly demanded payments to process a lease deed and land-use conversion related to an industrial plot allotted in the RIICO Industrial Area, Beawar. The complainant approached the ACB after being asked to pay for what should be a routine administrative process.
What legal action will be taken against the accused?
The ACB will register a case against both officials under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Questioning is currently underway under the supervision of Director General Govind Gupta, Additional Director General Smita Srivastava, and Inspector General S. Parimala.
How can citizens report corruption to the Rajasthan ACB?
The ACB operates a 24x7 toll-free helpline at 1064 and a WhatsApp helpline at 9413502834. The Bureau has assured citizens that it will help ensure their legitimate work is completed without bribe payments.
What is RIICO and why does this case matter?
RIICO, the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd., is a public-sector body responsible for facilitating industrial development and land allotment in the state. Bribery demands within RIICO directly affect investors and entrepreneurs seeking to set up industrial units in Rajasthan.
