Delhi: Ex-Minister Satyendar Jain, Ex-DJB CEO Among Six Arrested in STP Tender Scam
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government has arrested former minister Satyendar Jain and former Delhi Jal Board (DJB) CEO Udit Prakash Rai, along with four others, in connection with an alleged corruption case linked to the tendering process for sewage treatment plant (STP) projects, officials said on Tuesday (August 18, 2026).
The other accused have been identified as Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private individuals Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kurra and Pankaj Verma.
According to the ACB, the case was registered on May 11, 2024, following a complaint by the Directorate of Vigilance. The complaint alleged large-scale irregularities, manipulation of tender conditions and criminal conspiracy in the tendering process for the augmentation and upgradation of DJB sewage treatment plants.
The investigation found that the tendering process allegedly contained restrictive technical specifications and conditions favouring a particular technology provider, Euroteck Environment Pvt Ltd, thereby limiting competition and providing an undue advantage to the private entity. The agency also alleged that a proposed pilot study was not conducted, while restrictive conditions concerning the technology and media to be used were included in the tender. Essential parameters relating to treated effluent were allegedly excluded, and technical specifications were changed, resulting in significant financial implications for the government exchequer.
The ACB further stated that regular communication took place between private persons, public servants and intermediaries to manipulate the tender process. Analysis of electronic evidence reportedly showed an exchange of tender conditions, corrigendums and other documents that were subsequently incorporated into the DJB's official tender notice.
In a statement, the ACB said money in the form of commission or bribe was routed through intermediary entities, including Srijanhar and AN Enterprises. Substantial amounts were allegedly transferred to Yadav's proprietorship concern by entities linked to Euroteck. Further transactions allegedly resulted in the transfer of funds to Rai and his relatives through banking channels.
The agency said Rai received ₹1.52 crore in his and his relatives' bank accounts through AN Enterprises, and the money was allegedly used for purchasing immovable property. The complete money trail and alleged proceeds of crime are being examined.
The ACB also cited alleged communications among Kurra, Yadav and Srivastava regarding meetings, tender conditions and corrigendums, saying the material indicated that certain conditions were introduced or modified to favour Euroteck.
All six accused were interrogated and arrested on Tuesday, in accordance with the law. Further investigation is underway, the ACB said.
