A significant scandal involving bribery and misuse of official position has come to light within Rajasthan's Department of Information Technology and RajComp Info Services Limited. A detailed investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has revealed that Pradyuman Dixit, the Joint Director of RajComp, allegedly secured approximately Rs 37. 54 lakh for his wife, Poonam Dixit, by fabricating 'paper jobs' in two private companies. This elaborate scheme unfolded over a period of 21 months, during which funds were consistently transferred to his wife's five private bank accounts, despite her never having actually worked at these companies.
The Web of Fake Jobs and Bribery
Pradyuman Dixit, who held the position of Joint Director for the data center at the time, is accused of arranging for his wife, Poonam Dixit alias Poonam Pandey, to be ostensibly employed by OrionPro Solutions Ltd, while and Trigen Software Pvt. Ltd. without performing any actual duties. Investigation reports indicate that Dixit facilitated contracts and payments for OrionPro, in exchange for which up to Rs 1. 60 lakh was transferred monthly to his wife's accounts. A startling revelation is that Pradyuman Dixit himself verified his wife's attendance reports, clearly illustrating the premeditated nature of the fraud. This intricate play of dual salaries and fabricated performance reports exposes a deeply entrenched system of corruption within government operations.
The ACB probe further uncovered that Poonam Dixit received salaries from both companies concurrently and also collected payments under the guise of 'freelancing' from Trigen. Over the 21-month period, specifically from January 2019 to September 2020, a total of Rs 37,54,405 was deposited into her five private bank accounts as salary, while crucially, during this same period, both OrionPro and Trigen were awarded government tenders. Decisions regarding these tenders were influenced by Pradyuman Dixit and his associates, Rakesh Kumar and Kamlesh, highlighting a clear conflict of interest and blatant misuse of official authority.
Government Tenders Awarded to Involved Companies
High Court Intervention Triggers ACB Action
The entire affair came to public attention following a petition filed in the Rajasthan High Court. Recognizing the gravity of the allegations, the High Court issued an order on September 6, 2024, mandating a preliminary inquiry into the matter. Acting on this directive, the ACB registered a preliminary inquiry on July 3, 2025. The subsequent scrutiny of company and bank records meticulously unravelled the full extent. Of the scam, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability within the state government.
FIR Filed Under Prevention of Corruption Act
Following a thorough investigation, the ACB formally registered a First Information Report (FIR) on October 17, 2025. The ACB's Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed cases under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against Pradyuman Dixit, his wife Poonam Dixit, Deputy Director Rakesh Kumar, Kamlesh, and officials from both private companies. DSP Neeraj Gurnani is currently leading the investigation into the case. This action sends a strong message that the government's zero-tolerance policy against corruption remains steadfast, serving as a critical warning against the abuse of public office for personal gain.
Broader Implications and Future Course of Action
Under the leadership of DSP Neeraj Gurnani, the ongoing investigation will now dive into into the roles of other potential beneficiaries and officials who may have been involved in this scam, while the inquiry will also ascertain if similar corrupt practices exist within RajComp or other government departments. It's hoped that this investigation will curb such corrupt behavior in the future and prevent the misuse of public funds. The government has assured stringent action against all culprits, emphasizing its serious approach to the matter.
