New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday refused to grant bail to Rajiv Kumar alias Rajiv Rangeela, arrested in a corruption case linked to an alleged Rs 840-crore scam involving the supply of medical goods to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of the Delhi Government at exorbitant prices.

His earlier bail application was also dismissed. The court said that the continued custody of the accused was required for a fair investigation.

The case pertains to alleged irregularities in the purchase of 448 portable X-ray machines at an exorbitant price of Rs 38 lakh each, instead of Rs 14.92 lakh per machine.

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has filed a charge sheet against three accused persons, including former ...