172 Fake Beneficiaries Exposed in Ghatshila Welfare Scheme Fraud

Bihar, West Bengal Muslim Women Illegally Avail Jharkhand’s Maiyaan Samman Yojana

Key Points:

• 172 Muslim women from outside Jharkhand fraudulently receive scheme benefits
• 40 from Bihar’s Kishanganj and 132 from West Bengal’s North Dinajpur
• No Muslim families exist in Hendaljuri panchayat’s eight villages

JAMSHEDPUR – A major fraud has been uncovered in the Jharkhand government’s flagship Mukhyamantri Maiyaan Samman Yojana in Ghatshila subdivision’s Galudih police station area.

The scheme fraud involved 172 Muslim women from Cholgora village under Hendaljuri panchayat. These women fraudulently obtained benefits despite being non-residents of Jharkhand. Investigation revealed their actual addresses in neighboring states.

However, 40 fraudulent beneficiaries belong to Bihar’s Kishanganj district. They reside in various villages under Thakurganj police station area. The remaining 132 women are from West Bengal’s North Dinajpur district.

Meanwhile, the Bengal residents live in different villages under Chopra police station. All these women somehow got enrolled in the welfare scheme. Their bank accounts received the first installment amounts.

On the other hand, Hendaljuri panchayat contains eight villages in total. Not a single Muslim family resides in any village. Despite this fact, 172 Muslim women’s names appeared in Cholgora village.

Moreover, the fake beneficiaries managed to clear all verification processes. They received scheme approval and monetary benefits illegally. The first installment was transferred to their accounts.

In addition, investigation revealed the fraud extends beyond Ghatshila subdivision. The same beneficiaries attempted similar fraud in seven other districts. They tried to exploit the welfare scheme across multiple locations.

Furthermore, Rural SP Rishabh Garg confirmed legal action against fraudsters. Police have registered FIR against all 172 women involved. A special investigation team has been formed for thorough inquiry.

Besides the immediate arrests, authorities are examining the approval process. Officials are investigating how non-residents got scheme benefits. The verification system’s loopholes are being identified.

The fraud exposes serious gaps in beneficiary verification mechanisms. Administrative oversight allowed interstate residents to access state benefits. The case highlights need for stricter identity verification.