Big Scam in Govt Scheme Shocks Everyone
A shocking case of fraud has surfaced in Jharkhand’s Palamu district, where a young man pretended to be a woman for six months just to take money meant for women under the Maiya Samman Yojana. This government scheme, launched to support women, has now become a target for tricksters. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that has happened.
Man Becomes “Kumari” to Steal Benefits
In Panki block of Palamu, Saurabh Kumar, son of a local ration dealer named Kedar Prasad Gupta, did something no one expected. He began collecting funds under the name “Saurabh Kumari.” Everything looked official on paper. In the beneficiary list, the father’s name was shown as Kedar Saw. But behind the scenes, the money was quietly flowing into a Punjab National Bank account that was actually in the name of Saurabh Kumar.
Even more confusing, the father’s name on the account was Kedar Prasad Gupta, not Kedar Saw. Still, no one noticed for half a year.
Six Months of Payments, No Questions Asked
According to the bank manager, payments kept coming into Saurabh’s account every month. No red flags were raised. No one asked why a woman’s benefits were being deposited into a man’s account. Everything just kept moving, unnoticed. But the truth eventually caught up.
Govt Steps In, Orders Recovery and Action
Once the scam was discovered, it was immediately reported to Social Security Director Vikram Anand. He called it a serious case and confirmed that the money would be recovered from Saurabh. He also stated that a police complaint (FIR) would be filed soon.
And that’s not all. Officials and staff who may have helped or ignored red flags will also face strict action. The system isn’t taking this lightly.
Calls Ignored, Truth Avoided
The call went unanswered or was interrupted when reporters tried to reach Saurabh or his father on the number listed in the application, 797-985-2076. They obviously did not wish to talk.
Unfortunately, this isn’t new. The Maiya Samman Yojana, though made with good intentions, has already seen several such fraud cases. In Palamu alone, earlier incidents of fake beneficiaries and irregularities have come up. Authorities did act before but this latest one has again raised serious questions about how the scheme is being monitored.
A Lesson in Loopholes
This case isn’t just about one person faking documents. It shows how easily people can slip through the cracks if no one’s watching. Hopefully, after this, stricter checks will be put in place because the money meant for mothers should never end up in the wrong hands.
