Borewell Project Scam Investigation
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Source: Times of India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a Rs 968-crore borewell project scam involving irregularities in the drilling of 9,558 borewells in Bengaluru from 2016 to 2018. The investigation includes scrutiny of potential bribes linked to the project and the seizure of Rs 40 crore from a contractor's residence.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a Rs 968-crore borewell project scam involving irregularities in the drilling of 9,558 borewells in Bengaluru from 2016 to 2018. The investigation includes scrutiny of potential bribes linked to the project and the seizure of Rs 40 crore from a contractor's residence. |
Original sector | Water Supply |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bengaluru |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-01-21 |
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