December 23, 2024: In a bizarre case of financial fraud, a man in Chhattisgarh allegedly opened a fake bank account under the name of Bollywood actor Sunny Leone and siphoned off ₹1,000 monthly under the state government’s Mahtari Vandan Yojana. This welfare scheme, introduced by the BJP government, aims to provide monthly financial assistance to married women across the state.
Also Read: Delhi Shivers Amid Rain and Fog, But Air Quality Stays ‘Severe’ at AQI 410
The fraud came to light when officials discovered that one of the beneficiaries of the scheme was listed under the name of ‘Sunny Leone.’ The accused, identified as Virendra Joshi, allegedly created and managed this fake account, receiving monthly payments without detection for months.
The fraud was reported in Talur village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. The district collector, Haris S, has ordered an investigation by the Women and Child Development Department and directed the immediate seizure of the fraudulent bank account for recovery of funds. Officials responsible for the verification process of scheme beneficiaries are also under scrutiny.
Also Read: Taylor Swift Superfan Faces 20 Years in Prison for Embezzling $1 Million
The incident has triggered a political slugfest between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress.
Authorities are now working to identify other potential fake beneficiaries in the scheme and ensure tighter verification processes to prevent similar fraudulent activities in the future.
The incident has not only highlighted loopholes in the verification process but has also raised questions about the oversight mechanisms in implementing welfare programs at the grassroots level.
Tags:
Chhattisgarh Fraud, Sunny Leone Fake Account, Mahtari Vandan Yojana Scam, Welfare Scheme Fraud, BJP vs Congress, Chhattisgarh News, Financial Fraud India, Government Aid Scam, Bastar District Fraud, Women Welfare Scheme Chhattisgarh
Virat Kohli was recently in a controversy involving alleged filming of his children at the…
Subhead: Seema targeted wealthy, divorced, or widowed men via matrimonial sites, extorting settlements through false…
December 23, 2024: Australia’s victory over New Zealand in the third ODI at Basin Reserve…
December 23, 2024:Kumar Vishwas' recent comments have indeed stirred a fresh controversy, with many interpreting…
December 23, 2024: Following Pakistan’s historic 3-0 whitewash of South Africa in the recently concluded…
A woman recounts her harrowing encounter with an Ola driver and suspicious strangers, raising urgent…