The Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested the tenth key accused in the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission scam in Rajasthan. Officials detained Mukesh Pathak late Tuesday night from Chhattisgarh. Investigators consider him a crucial link in the ₹900 crore corruption case.
ACB teams carried out coordinated raids on Tuesday across Rajasthan, Delhi, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Officers searched fifteen locations during the operation. The agency arrested nine accused earlier and produced them before a special ACB court in Jaipur on Wednesday. Officials plan to seek custodial remand for detailed questioning. The agency will present Pathak in court soon.
Investigators allege that Pathak prepared forged experience certificates. They claim he created fake documents in the name of IRCON International Limited. These papers allegedly helped firms secure high-value contracts. Authorities say the forged certificates benefited Shri Shyam and Shri Ganpati Tubewell companies.
The probe has revealed tender manipulation and substandard work. Officials found poor-quality pipes at several sites. Agencies cleared payments despite incomplete projects. The ACB believes the arrests will accelerate the investigation and expose deeper financial irregularities.
