Mumbai: Kapil Raj, a 2009-batch officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), recently made headlines after joining Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) following his retirement from government service. At 45, Raj officially superannuated on July 17, 2025, after serving 16 years in the civil services. His resignation, accepted by the Ministry of Finance, cited personal reasons.
Raj is best known for his role as Joint Director at the Enforcement Directorate (ED), where he served for eight years and led several high-profile investigations under the anti-money laundering law. He was the investigating officer in politically sensitive cases, including the Delhi excise policy probe involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and the land scam case linked to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. His work on these politically charged investigations brought him into the national spotlight.
Kapil Raj Handled High Profile Case In Mumbai Too
Before his role in Delhi, Raj served as Deputy Director at the ED’s Mumbai office. There, he was actively involved in probing major financial frauds such as those related to fugitive diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi. He also handled complex cases linked to DHFL and underworld associate Iqbal Mirchi. Known for his hands-on leadership style, Raj was not only involved in drafting detailed interrogation questionnaires but also often supervised raids on the ground to guide and motivate his team.
Academically, Kapil Raj holds a degree in electronics engineering from Lucknow, reported Financial Express. He hails from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and has built a reputation for being methodical, meticulous and results-driven in his investigative work.
Other Bureaucrats Who Joined RIL
His move to Reliance Industries marks another instance of a senior bureaucrat entering the private sector, especially in roles that require expertise in financial regulations and compliance. He joins a growing list of former government officials at RIL, including former CBDT Chairman K.V. Chowdary and tax advisor Dinesh Kanabar, both of whom now serve as Independent Directors on the company’s board.
While RIL has not made any official comment on Raj’s appointment, his deep experience in law enforcement, financial investigations and regulatory matters is expected to bring strategic value to one of India’s largest conglomerates.
