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 tasks 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 tasks of the Delhi Jal Board, an officer stated 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 stated in an announcement.
The case was registered on Could 11, 2024, on a criticism by the Directorate of Vigilance, over alleged large-scale irregularities, manipulation of tender circumstances and prison conspiracy within the tendering course of associated to augmentation and upgradation of sewage remedy crops of the DJB.
In line with the ACB, the investigation discovered that the tendering course of allegedly contained restrictive technical specs and circumstances favouring a specific know-how supplier, Euroteck Surroundings 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 carried out, whereas restrictive circumstances regarding the know-how and media for use have been included within the tender. It additionally alleged that important parameters regarding handled effluent have been excluded and technical specs have been modified, leading to vital monetary implications for the federal government exchequer, learn the assertion.
The investigation additionally revealed common communication between personal individuals, public servants and intermediaries to govern the tender course of. Evaluation of digital proof confirmed an alternate of tender circumstances, corrigendums and different paperwork which have been subsequently integrated into the DJB’s tender discover, the ACB stated.
The company additional alleged that cash within the type of fee or bribe was routed via 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 via banking channels.
The ACB stated that Mr. Rai obtained ₹1.52 crore in his and his kin’ financial institution accounts via AN Enterprises and the cash was allegedly used for buying immovable property.
The company is inspecting the entire cash path and alleged proceeds of crime, it stated.
The ACB additionally cited alleged communications amongst Kurra, Yadav and Srivastava concerning conferences, tender circumstances and corrigendums, saying the fabric indicated that sure circumstances have been launched or modified to favour Euroteck.
The six accused have been interrogated and arrested on Tuesday in accordance with regulation, the ACB stated, including that additional investigation was underway.
Printed – August 18, 2026 09:48 pm IST
