Jal Jeevan Mission Scam: 5 Arrested in Rajasthan for Collusion, Embezzlement

• Rajasthan ACB's SIT arrested five individuals in the Jal Jeevan Mission corruption case.
• Arrested include owners of M/s Ganpati Tubewell Company and M/s Shyam Tubewell Company, a liaison officer, and a PHED Accounts Officer.
• Accused of fraudulently obtaining tenders, substandard work, and embezzling government funds through collusion with PHED officials.
• Solid evidence found, including recorded phone conversations and 2.20 lakh rupees in transactions.
• The scam is part of a larger alleged embezzlement exceeding 900 crore rupees; former minister Mahesh Joshi was also investigated.

Why It Matters: Five arrested in Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan Mission scam, exposing widespread corruption and collusion.