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Senior IRS Officer Kapil Raj Resigns: Known for Leading Probes Against High-Profile Politicians & Economic Offenders – Details Inside

From Kejriwal’s Arrest to PNB Scam: Kapil Raj Bows Out of Government Service
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New Delhi: In a significant development in the bureaucracy, Kapil Raj, a 2009-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer known for spearheading several politically sensitive and high-profile investigations, has resigned from government service. The resignation has been formally accepted with effect from July 17, 2025.

At the time of his resignation, Raj was serving as Additional Director in the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Delhi. He had recently returned to his parent cadre following a high-profile deputation with the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

IRS Kapil Raj (in check shirt)

Read Also: IRS Officer Kapil Raj Appointed Additional Director in GST Intelligence Headquarters

High-Impact Tenure at Enforcement Directorate

During his deputation at the ED, Mr Raj held the rank of Additional Director and was entrusted with some of the agency’s most politically sensitive investigations. His work frequently made national headlines and placed him at the center of India’s top enforcement actions.

Noteworthy Investigations Led by Kapil Raj

Delhi Excise Policy Case

Kapil Raj was the lead investigator in the controversial Delhi Excise Policy case, which resulted in the arrest of Delhi’s sitting Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This high-voltage probe brought Kapil Raj into the political spotlight for navigating through a case with strong political ramifications.

Jharkhand Land Scam

He supervised the ED’s investigation into the Jharkhand Land Scam, which led to the arrest of then Chief Minister Hemant Soren. His team unearthed alleged irregularities involving land acquisition and illegal transfers of government land to private parties.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) Scam

While posted in the ED’s Mumbai office, Raj was part of the team that investigated the multi-crore PNB scam involving fugitives Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, both accused of defrauding the bank through fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs).

West Bengal Coal Scam & Yes Bank Scam

Kapil Raj’s name is also associated with high-stakes investigations in the West Bengal coal smuggling scam and the Yes Bank fraud case, where multiple politically exposed persons and corporate leaders were under scrutiny.

Jharkhand Mining Scam

In another major probe, Raj contributed to unearthing layers of corruption in Jharkhand’s mining operations, focusing on illegal approvals and money laundering linked to natural resource exploitation.

Read Also: CBDT Transfers 7 Senior IRS Officers, Assigns Additional Charges to 6 Others; New Postings for Pr. CIT and Pr. DIT Grades

Return to DGGI and Sudden Exit

After completing his deputation in December 2024, Raj returned to the DGGI in Delhi, where he held a senior post. His decision to step down just months after his repatriation has triggered speculation in bureaucratic and political circles.

Sources within the department describe Mr Raj as a sharp investigator and tough enforcer, often entrusted with complex, high-profile financial crime cases due to his deep analytical and legal acumen.

Unclear Future Path

While the reasons for his resignation remain undisclosed, observers suggest that Raj may transition to roles in legal advisory, regulatory compliance, or private sector investigations – areas where his enforcement background would be highly valuable.


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