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Delhi Medical Supplies Fraud: Rajiv Rangila Arrested in Rs 700-Crore Scandal
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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Police have arrested Rajiv Rangila, the alleged mastermind behind a Rs 700 crore medical supplies scam that targeted Delhi hospitals.
Police arrested Rajiv Rangila on Thursday at his residence in Delhi, following a multi‑agency investigation into a Rs 700 crore fraud that targeted the city's public hospitals. The arrest was carried out by officers from the Delhi Police’s Special Crime Branch and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
According to investigators, Rangila orchestrated a scheme that involved forging purchase orders and invoices for medical supplies that were never delivered. The fraudulent transactions siphoned off funds from government procurement accounts, leaving hospitals short of essential equipment.
The scam has reportedly cost the Delhi government and its public health institutions a substantial amount, affecting the availability of critical supplies for patients. Hospital administrators have expressed concern over the impact on service delivery.
Rangila has been remanded in custody and faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking to recover the misappropriated funds.
According to investigators, Rangila orchestrated a scheme that involved forging purchase orders and invoices for medical supplies that were never delivered. The fraudulent transactions siphoned off funds from government procurement accounts, leaving hospitals short of essential equipment.
The scam has reportedly cost the Delhi government and its public health institutions a substantial amount, affecting the availability of critical supplies for patients. Hospital administrators have expressed concern over the impact on service delivery.
Rangila has been remanded in custody and faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking to recover the misappropriated funds.