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Congress leader Mahesh Joshi arrested in Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan scam Rajasthan ACB alleges bribery
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Published on 7 May 2026
ACB says fake completion certificates helped clinch tenders
Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested former PHED minister and senior Congress leader Mahesh Joshi early Thursday, alleging his role in the Jal Jeevan Mission scam. The FIR targets tender dealings worth nearly Rs 960 crore, with accusations that forged documents and fake completion certificates were used to secure contracts, along with bribery and misuse of position.
- Mahesh Joshi arrested by Rajasthan ACB over alleged Jal Jeevan scam
- Case involves tenders worth nearly Rs 960 crore under JJM
- ACB alleges forged paperwork and fake completion certificates for contracts
- Bribery and misuse of ministerial position are among accusations
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