Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Rajasthan Official Arrested for Accepting iPhone Bribe
A government official in Rajasthan, India, was arrested for taking a bribe.
The official, named Vishnu Chand Goyal, works for the Public Health Engineering Department.
A person who does repair work for the department complained that Goyal was harassing him and demanding money.
Goyal asked for an expensive iPhone as a bribe.
The person gave Goyal an older iPhone model worth Rs 84,000, and the police caught Goyal red-handed.
When the police searched Goyal's house, they found a lot of money, jewelry, and property.
The police will now investigate further and take legal action against Goyal.
Vishnu Chand Goyal, a Superintending Engineer with PHED in Jhalawar, was arrested for accepting an iPhone 16 Pro worth Rs 84,000 as a bribe.
The complainant, involved in repair work with PHED, alleged harassment and extortion by Goyal, including a demand for an iPhone since August 2025.
ACB officials confirmed the bribe demand and caught Goyal red-handed while accepting the iPhone in his office.
Searches at Goyal's residence revealed Rs 4.8 lakh in cash, precious metals, and multiple properties.
The ACB will register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act and conduct further investigations.
- Who
- Vishnu Chand Goyal, a Superintending Engineer with the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) in Rajasthan
- What
- Accepted an iPhone worth Rs 84,000 as a bribe
- When
- Arrested on January 10, 2026, with the complaint filed on January 5, 2026
- Where
- Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To clear outstanding bills and stop harassment, as demanded by Goyal
- Accused
- Vishnu Chand Goyal, Superintending Engineer, PHED
- Bribe Amount
- Rs 84,000 (iPhone 16 Pro)
- Complaint Date
- January 5, 2026
- Arrest Date
- January 10, 2026 (Friday)
- Assets Seized
- Rs 4.8 lakh cash, 7.7 kgs silver, 62 grams gold, six plots, one house
- Complainant's Work
- Hand pump repairs, pipeline leakage repairs, land connection work
- Bribe Demand Period
- Since August 2025