Jaipur ADM's PA held red-handed accepting ₹1 lakh bribe by ACB
Synopsis
A Personal Assistant to Jaipur's Additional District Collector was caught red-handed accepting ₹1 lakh in a sting operation by the ACB — he had allegedly demanded ₹1.5 lakh to release pending payment bills for a firm that supplied vehicles for government exams. The arrest underscores the ACB's continued push against mid-level corruption in Rajasthan's administrative machinery.
Key Takeaways
Mukesh Kumar , PA to the Additional District Collector (Jaipur East) , was arrested on 29 July by the ACB Jaipur Rural unit .
He was caught red-handed accepting ₹1 lakh inside his office chamber as part of an alleged bribe demand of ₹1.5 lakh .
The bribe was allegedly demanded to clear pending bills of a firm that supplied vehicles for government examinations.
A trap team was led by Police Inspector Devendra Prasad Sharma under supervision of DIG Rameshwar Singh .
A case will be registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act ; investigation is ongoing.
Citizens can report corruption via ACB's toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp number 9413502834 .
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)'s Jaipur Rural unit on Wednesday, 29 July arrested Mukesh Kumar, Personal Assistant to the Additional District Collector (Jaipur East), after he was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh from a complainant inside his office chamber. The operation was conducted on directions from ACB Headquarters.
The Complaint and Demand
According to Director General of Police (ACB) Govind Gupta, the Bureau had received a complaint alleging that Kumar was demanding ₹1.5 lakh to process and clear pending bills of the complainant's firm, which had supplied vehicles for government examinations. The complainant further alleged that Kumar was repeatedly harassing him and withholding payment of the bills until the bribe was paid.
How the Trap Was Set
Following the complaint, the ACB conducted a discreet verification, during which the bribe demand was confirmed. A trap team was then constituted under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General of Police (ACB) Rameshwar Singh, the direction of Additional Superintendent of Police Sunil Sihag, and the leadership of Police Inspector Devendra Prasad Sharma. The team caught Kumar red-handed inside his office while he was accepting ₹1 lakh as part of the agreed illegal gratification.
Custody and Legal Proceedings
Kumar has been taken into custody and questioning is currently in progress. Further legal proceedings are being carried out under the supervision of Additional Director General of Police (ACB) Smita Srivastava and Inspector General of Police S. Parimala. The ACB will register a case against the accused under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and a full investigation is underway.
ACB's Appeal to the Public
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged citizens to actively support the fight against corruption by reporting bribery incidents through its 24x7 toll-free helpline '1064' or WhatsApp helpline '9413502834'. The Bureau has assured the public of full assistance in ensuring that legitimate work is carried out without the payment of bribes. This arrest is the latest in a series of ACB sting operations targeting government functionaries in Rajasthan.
Point of View
A segment rarely covered by anti-corruption drives that tend to focus on higher-profile targets. The ACB's use of a discreet verification before deploying a trap team reflects procedural rigour, but the gap between the ₹1.5 lakh demanded and the ₹1 lakh accepted also signals that complainants are often forced to negotiate down even on illegal payments. Rajasthan's ACB has ramped up operations in recent months, yet systemic change will depend on whether prosecutions under the Prevention of Corruption Act actually conclude — a process that historically drags on for years.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by the Jaipur ACB on 29 July?
Mukesh Kumar, Personal Assistant to the Additional District Collector (Jaipur East), was arrested by the ACB's Jaipur Rural unit on 29 July after being caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh inside his office.
Why was Mukesh Kumar demanding a bribe?
According to ACB DGP Govind Gupta, Kumar allegedly demanded ₹1.5 lakh to process and clear pending payment bills of a complainant's firm that had supplied vehicles for government examinations. He is accused of repeatedly harassing the complainant and withholding the bills until the bribe was paid.
What legal action will be taken against the accused?
The ACB will register a case against Mukesh Kumar under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. He is currently in custody and being questioned, with further investigation ongoing under the supervision of ADGP Smita Srivastava and IGP 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 of full assistance to ensure their legitimate work is carried out without bribe payments.
Who supervised the trap operation that led to the arrest?
The trap team was constituted under the supervision of DIG (ACB) Rameshwar Singh, the direction of Additional SP Sunil Sihag, and the leadership of Police Inspector Devendra Prasad Sharma.
