ED Cracks Down on Corruption in Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan Mission

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Sanjay Badaya in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan Mission scheme. This marks the fourth arrest, with previous detentions including business proprietors and middlemen involved in bribery and fraud. Assets worth Rs 11.03 crore have been attached.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made a fresh arrest in its ongoing money laundering investigation related to alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme, implemented in Rajasthan.

Sanjay Badaya, an alleged middleman, was detained on Tuesday following an interrogation at the ED office. This is the fourth arrest in this case.

The central agency previously apprehended Mahesh Mittal, Padamchand Jain, and Piyush Jain, proprietors of various companies. Investigations revealed bribes were exchanged for illegal tenders and project approvals. The ED has also seized assets worth Rs 11.03 crore.

(With inputs from agencies.)