Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain is amongst six individuals arrested by the Anti-Corruption Department in reference to an alleged corruption case involving the tendering course of for sewage remedy plant initiatives of the Delhi Jal Board. File
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Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain and ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai are amongst six individuals arrested by the Anti-Corruption Department in reference to an alleged corruption case involving the tendering course of for sewage remedy plant initiatives of the Delhi Jal Board, an officer mentioned on Tuesday (August 18, 2026).
The opposite accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual guide with the DJB, and personal individuals Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kurra and Pankaj Verma, the ACB mentioned in a press release.
The case was registered on Could 11, 2024, on a grievance by the Directorate of Vigilance, over alleged large-scale irregularities, manipulation of tender situations and felony conspiracy within the tendering course of associated to augmentation and upgradation of sewage remedy vegetation of the DJB.
In accordance with the ACB, the investigation discovered that the tendering course of allegedly contained restrictive technical specs and situations favouring a specific know-how supplier, Euroteck Atmosphere Pvt Ltd, thereby limiting competitors and offering undue benefit to the personal entity, learn the assertion.
The company alleged that the proposed pilot examine was not performed, whereas restrictive situations in regards to the know-how and media for use have been included within the tender. It additionally alleged that important parameters referring to handled effluent have been excluded and technical specs have been modified, leading to important monetary implications for the federal government exchequer, learn the assertion.
The investigation additionally revealed common communication between personal individuals, public servants and intermediaries to control the tender course of. Evaluation of digital proof confirmed an alternate of tender situations, corrigendums and different paperwork which have been subsequently included into the DJB’s tender discover, the ACB mentioned.
The company additional alleged that cash within the type of fee or bribe was routed by means of middleman entities, together with Srijanhar and AN Enterprises, the assertion learn.
The investigation allegedly discovered that substantial quantities have been transferred to the proprietorship concern of Yadav by entities linked to Euroteck. Additional transactions allegedly resulted within the switch of funds to Mr. Rai and his kin by means of banking channels.
The ACB mentioned that Mr. Rai obtained ₹1.52 crore in his and his kin’ financial institution accounts by means of AN Enterprises and the cash was allegedly used for buying immovable property.
The company is analyzing the entire cash path and alleged proceeds of crime, it mentioned.
The ACB additionally cited alleged communications amongst Kurra, Yadav and Srivastava relating to conferences, tender situations and corrigendums, saying the fabric indicated that sure situations have been launched or modified to favour Euroteck.
The six accused have been interrogated and arrested on Tuesday in accordance with legislation, the ACB mentioned, including that additional investigation was underway.
Printed – August 18, 2026 09:48 pm IST
