STP tender ‘scam’: Five accused get bail after Satyendar Jain
A Delhi court granted regular bail to five individuals accused in the multi‑crore sewage‑treatment‑plant tender scandal, following earlier bail for AAP leader Satyendar Jain. The judge questioned the necessity of their arrests and highlighted procedural irregularities.
- ✓A Delhi court granted regular bail to five individuals accused in the multi‑crore sewage‑treatment‑plant tender scandal, following earlier bail for AAP leader Satyendar Jain.
- ✓The case revolves around allegations of a multi‑crore kickback scheme in the procurement of sewage‑treatment‑plant contracts for Delhi.
- ✓The judge questioned the necessity of their arrests and highlighted procedural irregularities.
The Special Judge at Rouse Avenue Court, Dig Vinay Singh, ordered regular bail for five accused linked to the alleged STP tender scam that has been under investigation by the Anti‑Corruption Branch. The bail comes after AAP legislator Satyendar Jain was released on similar grounds last week, and it underscores the court’s scrutiny of the arrests made on August 18.
The individuals freed include former Delhi Jal Board chief executive Udit Prakash Rai, former contractual consultant Ankit Srivastava, AN Enterprises owner Nagendra Yadav, Euroteck Environment Private Limited proprietor Raj Kumar Kurra, and Srijanhar founder Pankaj Verma. Judge Singh noted that Rai, then a government servant posted in Mizoram, could not reasonably be expected to travel to Delhi on short notice, describing his arrest as “questionable.” He also highlighted a 27‑month gap between the FIR filing and the arrests, and pointed out that the Directorate of Enforcement had already traced the money trail without finding a need for detention.
The case revolves around allegations of a multi‑crore kickback scheme in the procurement of sewage‑treatment‑plant contracts for Delhi. While the investigation has drawn attention to potential misuse of public funds, the court’s decision to grant bail raises questions about the strength of the evidence and the procedural handling of the probe. Stakeholders, including Delhi residents dependent on the STP projects and anti‑corruption watchdogs, will be watching subsequent developments closely, as the legal process continues to unfold.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | GOVERNANCE |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 9 September 2026 |