Police in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district have arrested two accused in connection with an alleged fraud involving government funds under the Deendayal Upadhyay Landless Agricultural Labourer Welfare Scheme. Investigators alleged that money meant for beneficiaries was illegally transferred into fake bank accounts in the Dhamdha and Patan areas.
Fraud Detected in Welfare Scheme Fund Transfers
According to police, complaints were received from officials of Janpad Panchayats in Dhamdha and Patan regarding irregularities in the transfer of welfare scheme funds. Following the complaints, authorities registered fraud cases and launched an investigation into suspicious bank transactions linked to beneficiary accounts.
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Investigators alleged that government assistance funds intended for eligible beneficiaries were diverted into fraudulent bank accounts using manipulated financial details and unauthorized account information.
Over ₹17 Lakh Allegedly Diverted Through Fake Accounts
Police said the investigation revealed alleged fraud involving around ₹4.5 lakh connected to 44 beneficiaries in the Dhamdha area and approximately ₹12.60 lakh linked to 63 beneficiaries in Patan. Officials stated that the total suspected fraud amount exceeded ₹17 lakh.
Authorities reportedly analyzed bank records, technical evidence, and online transaction details while tracing the movement of funds transferred from government welfare accounts.
Two Accused Arrested After Financial Probe
Investigators identified the arrested accused as Deepak Kumar Yadav and Lokesh Yadav alias Ravi. Police alleged that the accused obtained beneficiary details linked to the scheme and used forged or manipulated bank account information to redirect payments.
Officials claimed the accused registered alternative bank account details connected to beneficiaries, enabling welfare funds to be transferred directly into accounts allegedly controlled by them. Police also alleged that ATM cards and mobile banking facilities linked to those accounts were used to withdraw and manage the money.
Mobile Phones, ATM Cards and Documents Seized
During the operation, police recovered mobile phones, ATM withdrawal cards, and bank-related documents allegedly linked to the fraud. Investigators said some amount had reportedly been returned after the complaints surfaced, though the financial probe remains ongoing.
Authorities stated that the accused were produced before a court after their arrest, while investigators continue examining digital and banking evidence connected to the case.
