2024-12-23 09:34:56 :
A fraudulent account in the name of Bollywood actor Sunny Leone was found to be receiving funds through the Mahtari Vandan Yojana.
December 23, 2024: In a bizarre case of financial fraud, a man in Chhattisgarh allegedly opened a fake bank account in the name of Bollywood actor Sunny Leone and used it as per state government regulations. Misappropriation of Rs 1,000 per month. Mahatali Vandan Yojana. The welfare scheme was launched by the BJP government to provide monthly financial assistance to married women across the state.
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Fraudulent account:
The fraud came to light when officials discovered that one of the beneficiaries of the scheme was listed under the name “Sonny Leone.” The accused, named Virendra Joshi, allegedly created and managed the fake account, receiving monthly payments without detection for several months.
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Government Action:
The scam reportedly took place in Tharoor village in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. District Collector Haris S has ordered a probe by the Women and Child Development Department and directed immediate seizure of the fraudulent bank accounts to recover the funds. Officials responsible for the scheme’s beneficiary verification process are also under scrutiny.
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Political impact:
The incident sparked a political standoff between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress party.
- Congress state speaker Deepak Baij Claims that more than 50% of the beneficiaries of the scheme are false.
- deputy chief minister arunshaw countered, accusing the Congress of being jealous of the BJP’s ability to successfully roll out a program to benefit women.
Investigation is ongoing:
The authorities are currently working to identify other potential false beneficiaries in the scheme and ensure stricter verification processes to prevent similar fraudulent activity in the future.
The incident not only highlighted the loopholes in the verification process, but also raised questions about the supervision mechanism for the implementation of grassroots welfare projects.
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Chhattisgarh Fraud, Sunny Leone Fake Account, Mahtari Vandan Yojana Scam, Welfare Scheme Fraud, BJP vs Congress, Chhattisgarh News, India Financial Fraud, Government Aid Scam, Bastar District Fraud, Chhatti Sgarb women welfare scheme
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