New trend of bribery emerging in government offices in Gujarat

In Gujarat, it is no longer just government employees but also middlemen who have become active for government work. According to data released by the ACB, a new trend is being observed in the method of taking bribes. Previously, officials used to demand bribes directly, but now cases are emerging where bribe amounts are being collected in the name of consultant fees, professional charges, and other services.

According to a report by Sandesh, a total of 183 offences have been registered so far in the year 2026. During these actions, a total of 275 accused have been arrested and bribe amounts of approximately ₹1 crore 30 lakh have been seized. In cases of corruption, the Home Department ranks first, with 48 offences registered and 78 accused arrested. Following this, the Panchayat Department is in second place, with action taken against 34 offences and 48 accused.

The government claims to have a zero tolerance policy against corruption, but these ACB figures point towards the increasing scale of corruption. Action is being taken by the ACB against both government officials and private middlemen.