The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Arunachal Pradesh has arrested two individuals for allegedly acting as brokers in a multi-crore land compensation scam linked to the Lada-Sarli Frontier Highway, officials said on Friday.
The arrests were made on Thursday in connection with the alleged manipulation of land compensation awards in East Kameng district. The accused have been identified as Rajo Gyadi (46) of Tassomora village and Yayo Yangfo (36) of T-II Colony, Seppa.
The ACB alleged that Gyadi, in collusion with the then District Land Records and Settlement Officer (DLRSO) Takam Kechak, fraudulently increased compensation amounts for certain beneficiaries. Investigators claimed the syndicate collected Rs 19.51 crore in bribes, of which Gyadi received Rs 1.96 crore via post-dated cheques routed through personal and firm-linked accounts.
Yangfo allegedly facilitated the transfer of Rs 1.77 crore from beneficiary accounts using post-dated cheques. Another accused, Khya Byagang, was also arrested, aiding investigators in tracing critical financial transactions.
Authorities said further arrests are expected as the probe continues. The case concerns alleged irregularities in the Rs 130-crore land compensation for the 125.5-km Lada–Sarli stretch of the Arunachal Frontier Highway, a strategic route enhancing connectivity along the India–China border.
