The investigation into the alleged ₹700 crore medical procurement scam in Delhi took a significant turn after the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) informed a court that one of the directors of a company under scrutiny had allegedly worked as a domestic servant for a doctor, while another director owned only a 20-square-metre plot. Despite their modest backgrounds, the firms linked to them allegedly handled contracts involving hundreds of crores of rupees.
During the court proceedings, Chief Public Prosecutor Pramod Kumar, appearing for the ACB, said the investigation had uncovered several facts pointing to alleged irregularities and manipulation in the government procurement process. According to the prosecution, one company director had reportedly worked as a servant for a doctor, yet the company was involved in financial transactions exceeding ₹200 crore. Another director, who allegedly owned only a 20-square-metre plot, was also associated with a company that secured large government contracts.
The ACB alleged that procurement procedures for medical equipment and healthcare supplies were manipulated to favour selected private companies. Investigators are examining financial records, banking transactions and the backgrounds of the companies to determine how the contracts were awarded and whether procurement norms were violated.
One of the accused, Ranga, was present in court during the hearing. In his defence, he maintained that all rules and procedures had been followed in awarding the contracts. He also claimed that the relevant files had gone missing during his absence. The investigating agency, however, said the claims were being examined as part of the ongoing probe.
The case relates to the procurement of medical supplies through Delhi government’s Central Procurement Agency (CPA). Investigators allege that the tendering process was manipulated to provide undue advantage to selected private firms, causing substantial financial loss to the public exchequer. The agency is also probing the possible involvement of government officials, private companies and other individuals in the alleged conspiracy.
According to sources, the scope of the investigation continues to expand, with the ACB scrutinising financial transactions, suspected shell companies and procurement-related documents. Investigators are also verifying the financial backgrounds and business credentials of the company directors to determine how firms with seemingly limited resources secured contracts worth hundreds of crores.
Officials believe that if the allegations are substantiated, the case could raise serious concerns about transparency, accountability and oversight in government procurement. The findings may also lead to stricter scrutiny of public tendering processes and contract awards.
The investigation remains ongoing, with the ACB continuing to analyse financial records, contractual documents and other evidence. The agency has indicated that further legal action may be initiated against additional individuals if sufficient evidence emerges during the course of the investigation. The next hearing is expected to provide further updates on the progress of the case.
