Massive Corruption Scandal Uncovered in WAPCOS – Multicrore Scam Involving Former CMD Rajnikant Aggarwal and Associates

In a shocking revelation that exposes the deep-rooted rot in the functioning of WAPCOS Limited under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, credible sources from within the Ministry, WAPCOS, and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) have unearthed a multi-crore corruption scam involving the sacked Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) Rajnikant Aggarwal and a nexus of contractors, consultants, and insiders.

Key Revelations:

1. Money Laundering through High-Rise Real Estate Projects

Investments in a high-rise apartment project near Pari Chowk are suspected to have been used for money laundering, involving Rajnikant and a cartel of preferred contractors and consultancy firms.

2. Rigged Tenders and Dubious Payments

Projects in Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan were allegedly awarded through manipulated tendering processes. Select companies were paid repeatedly without completion of work milestones, in violation of financial rules and Ministry directions.

3. Fake Expert Hiring via Bogus Consultancy Firms

A fraudulent scheme was used to appoint “experts” via non-manpower consultancy firms, siphoning crores every month. Many of these individuals never worked with WAPCOS. The names S.P. Goyal, Sanjay Sharma, Sumir Chawla, and Sandhya have emerged as key operatives behind this setup.

Prominent consultancy firms under the scanner include COSMOS, YASHI Consultants, Pureways, and several others allegedly used as fronts to route illegal payments and cover up ghost employment.

4. Foreign Junkets at Public Expense

Rajnikant’s frequent foreign trips with his family, organized by Vimal Chander, offered no actual business returns to WAPCOS. A CAG forensic audit is now underway to assess the misuse of public funds.

5. Leakage of Confidential Government Information

Vimal Chander, Atul Sharma, and the PA to a Joint Secretary (referred to internally as “Apni Bandi”) have been flagged as sources of information leaks, suspected of compromising internal government processes.

6. Irregular Regularisation of Contract Staff

The regularisation of 12 contractual employees without due process is under investigation. Sources suggest cash transactions were involved, with Sanjay Sharma playing a central role.

7. Suppression of Complaints and Influence Peddling

Multiple complaints against Rajnikant and his network were reportedly sabotaged using financial inducements, vehicles, domestic staff, and recruitments of relatives of officials in oversight bodies.

Ministry’s Response and Action:

Taking note of the growing evidence, the Hon’ble Minister from Gujarat, known for his commitment to clean governance, has directed CAG, CBI, and ED to launch a comprehensive investigation into the entire network of corruption involving Rajnikant and his associates.

This case stands as a stark example of how systematic corruption can erode the integrity of public sector institutions and demands immediate and exemplary action.

We Urge:

• The CVC, CAG, CBI, and ED to act without delay and prosecute the guilty.

• The media to investigate, highlight and pursue this matter independently.

• Whistleblowers and honest insiders to come forward with information under assured protection.