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EPFO Officer Sonu Maurya Arrested in Jaipur for Accepting Rs 1 Lakh Bribe
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 07:31 PM
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The Anti‑Corruption Bureau in Jaipur arrested EPFO enforcement officer Sonu Maurya after catching him taking a Rs 1 lakh bribe, following his demand for Rs 2 lakh from a private firm.
The Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan detained EPFO enforcement officer Sonu Maurya in Jaipur after a sting operation revealed him accepting a cash bribe of one lakh rupees. The arrest took place at the officer's residence, where investigators found the money in his possession.
According to the ACB, Maurya had approached a private construction firm seeking a bribe of two lakh rupees in exchange for facilitating the firm's EPF compliance checks. When the firm offered only one lakh, Maurya accepted the amount and was caught red‑handed.
Following the arrest, ACB officials began a comprehensive search of Maurya's home and other locations linked to him, seizing documents and electronic devices that may contain evidence of further corrupt practices. The bureau has not disclosed the exact number of items recovered.
The case underscores the ongoing crackdown on corruption within government agencies, with officials warning that any breach of public trust will be met with strict legal action.
According to the ACB, Maurya had approached a private construction firm seeking a bribe of two lakh rupees in exchange for facilitating the firm's EPF compliance checks. When the firm offered only one lakh, Maurya accepted the amount and was caught red‑handed.
Following the arrest, ACB officials began a comprehensive search of Maurya's home and other locations linked to him, seizing documents and electronic devices that may contain evidence of further corrupt practices. The bureau has not disclosed the exact number of items recovered.
The case underscores the ongoing crackdown on corruption within government agencies, with officials warning that any breach of public trust will be met with strict legal action.