<h1>Alleged middleman denied bail in Rs 65 crore river desilting contract scam involving fraudulent bills</h1> A court denied bail to an alleged middleman in a Rs 65 crore river desilting contract scam. The Economic Offences Wing filed cases against 13 individuals including contractors and civic officials. Authorities allege municipal corporation officials tailored tenders to benefit specific machinery suppliers, while contractors generated fraudulent transportation bills, causing losses exceeding Rs 65.54 crore. Another middleman received bail earlier. Police questioned a Bollywood actor in connection with the investigation.