Overview

• Mahesh Joshi, former Rajasthan PHED minister, was arrested by the ED under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after evading three prior summons.
• The investigation focuses on alleged misuse of office and irregularities in tendering processes under the Jal Jeevan Mission, including the use of forged certificates.
• The ED has attached assets worth ₹11.03 crore and previously arrested four contractors and middlemen connected to the case.
• Joshi denies the allegations, claiming his arrest is politically motivated, while the BJP cites accountability in a scam allegedly exceeding ₹2,000 crore.
• Further legal proceedings are underway, and additional arrests are anticipated as the ED continues its probe.