Massive Scam Uncovered: Fake Teacher IDs Lead to Rs 100 Crore Fraud
Police arrested two officers for creating bogus IDs on Maharashtra's Shalarth portal, siphoning Rs 100 crore by paying non-existent teachers. The scam involved 650 fake identities, with 16 individuals apprehended. A Special Investigation Team is expanding the probe across districts.
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In a significant development, law enforcement agencies have detained two officials from the Nagpur Zilla Parishad's primary education department. They are accused of orchestrating a massive fraud by generating fake identities of teachers on the Maharashtra government's Shalarth portal.
This audacious scam reportedly resulted in the embezzlement of Rs 100 crore from state funds, with 650 fake teacher profiles discovered so far. Among those detained are high-ranking education officials, bringing the total number of arrests to 16.
As investigations continue, a Special Investigation Team has been set up, tasked with delving deeper into similar cases reported across different districts. Authorities are determined to uncover the full extent of this fraudulent operation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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