Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Two Arrested in Arunachal Land Compensation Scam
Two people, Rajo Gyadi and Yayo Yangfo, were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for their roles in a land compensation scam.
They are accused of taking bribes and helping to increase the compensation amounts for some people who were supposed to get money for their land.
The money was for a big road project called the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway, which is important for connecting areas near the India-China border.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau found out that a lot of money was taken as bribes, and more arrests might happen as they keep investigating.
The total amount of bribes taken was Rs 19.51 crore, and the road project's total compensation is Rs 130 crore.
Two individuals, Rajo Gyadi and Yayo Yangfo, were arrested for their involvement in a land compensation scam in Arunachal Pradesh.
The scam is linked to the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway project, which has a total compensation amount of Rs 130 crore.
Gyadi and Yangfo allegedly collected bribes totaling Rs 19.51 crore, with Gyadi receiving Rs 1.96 crore and Yangfo Rs 1.77 crore.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is investigating the case and expects further arrests as the probe progresses.
The arrests were made in connection with the manipulation of land compensation awards in East Kameng district.
- Who
- Rajo Gyadi (46) and Yayo Yangfo (36)
- What
- Arrests made in connection with a land compensation scam
- When
- Arrests made on Thursday, reported on Friday, January 9
- Where
- East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Alleged manipulation of land compensation awards for the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway
- Arrested Individuals
- Rajo Gyadi (46) and Yayo Yangfo (36)
- Location of Arrest
- East Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Total Bribe Amount
- Rs 19.51 crore
- Amount Collected by Gyadi
- Rs 1.96 crore
- Amount Collected by Yangfo
- Rs 1.77 crore
- Highway Project
- Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway
- Total Compensation Amount
- Rs 130 crore
- Highway Length
- 125.5 km