High-Profile Arrests in Delhi Corruption Case: What You Need to Know

In a significant development, former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai have been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch. This action is part of an investigation into alleged corruption related to the tendering process for sewage treatment plant projects. The case, which has drawn considerable attention, involves multiple individuals and accusations of serious irregularities. Read on to learn more about the details of this unfolding scandal.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 18, 2026, 22:45 IST

Major Arrests in Corruption Investigation

New Delhi: The Anti-Corruption Branch has apprehended six individuals, including former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and Udit Prakash Rai, the ex-CEO of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), in relation to a corruption scandal tied to the tendering process for sewage treatment plant projects, as confirmed by an official on Tuesday.

The other individuals taken into custody include Ankit Srivastava, a previous contractual consultant for the DJB, along with private citizens Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kurra, and Pankaj Verma, according to a statement from the ACB.

This investigation was initiated on May 11, 2024, following a complaint from the Directorate of Vigilance, which highlighted significant irregularities, manipulation of tender specifications, and a criminal conspiracy concerning the tendering process for the enhancement and modernization of sewage treatment facilities managed by the DJB.