New Delhi: The Anti-Corruption Branch of the Delhi government has intensified its investigation into the alleged ₹650 crore drug and medical equipment procurement scam by issuing a Lookout Circular against businessman Rajeev Rangila, who has been identified as one of the principal accused in the case. The action follows his repeated failure to appear before investigators despite multiple notices.
Lookout Circular Issued Against Accused Businessman
Authorities suspect that Rangila may have left the country to evade questioning.
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As part of the ongoing investigation, ACB teams have conducted searches at several locations linked to him across Delhi-NCR and Uttarakhand. Earlier, officials had also raided his primary residence in Laxmi Nagar, East Delhi, but he was reportedly not found there.
Investigators believe Rangila played a significant role in the supply of medicines and medical equipment to government institutions in Delhi and Uttarakhand over the past decade. Officials say his questioning is crucial to uncovering the alleged procurement network and identifying other individuals involved.
Shell Firms And Tender Manipulation Under Probe
According to the FIR registered by the ACB, Rangila is accused of creating multiple shell companies and firms to manipulate government procurement processes.
Investigators allege that while different individuals were shown as owners in official documents, the companies were actually controlled and operated by Rangila.
The investigation further alleges that the accused colluded with manufacturers of medical equipment to influence tender conditions in a manner that enabled only selected companies to qualify for government contracts.
Officials also claim that supply rates and commission arrangements were allegedly decided in advance, undermining the fairness and transparency of the procurement process.
Financial Trail And Political Reaction
The ACB is now examining financial transactions, bank accounts and the network of companies allegedly linked to the accused.
Investigators are also questioning his family members and close associates to determine his current whereabouts. Officials believe his arrest could help reveal the alleged mechanisms used to manipulate tenders, operate shell companies and channel illicit payments connected with the procurement process.
The alleged scam has also triggered political reactions in the national capital. Members of the Aam Aadmi Party staged a silent demonstration outside Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, protesting the alleged irregularities in the procurement process.
The protest, led by Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj, featured a human chain formed by party workers carrying posters displaying photographs of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former Director General of Health Services Dr Vatsala Agrawal.
During the demonstration, party leaders demanded the resignation of the Chief Minister over the alleged scam.
Authorities have stated that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional action may be taken depending on the evidence collected. The allegations against the accused are yet to be established in court, and culpability will be determined through the legal process.
