Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Officer Who Supervised Kejriwal, Soren Arrests Resigns
Kapil Raj, an IRS officer, has resigned after about 16 years.
He was involved in arresting two Chief Ministers, Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal, under anti-money laundering laws.
Raj worked with the Enforcement Directorate for about eight years and recently finished his time there.
He also investigated money laundering cases involving famous people.
His resignation was accepted, and he said it was for personal reasons.
IRS officer Kapil Raj resigned after about 16 years of service.
Raj supervised the arrests of Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal.
His resignation was effective from July 17, as per a Finance Ministry order.
Raj recently completed his deputation with the Enforcement Directorate.
He previously investigated money laundering cases involving Nirav Modi and others.
- Who
- Kapil Raj, former ED officer.
- What
- Kapil Raj resigned from his position as an IRS officer.
- When
- July 17
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Personal reasons
- Officer's Name
- Kapil Raj
- Position
- Additional Commissioner
- Department
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Indirect Taxes)
- Resignation Date
- July 17
- Years of Service
- About 16 years
- Education
- B. Tech (Electronics)
- Arrests Supervised
- Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal
