Bengaluru: Forged medical bills to claim CM Relief Fund, 1 arrested

Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police have arrested a 59-year-old man from Nelamangala for allegedly submitting fake medical bills to claim money from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF).

According to the news reports, the accused, who had completed a Teacher Training Course, collected details of patients who had undergone treatment in private hospitals in Yeshwantpur. Using this information, he allegedly created fake medical papers and bills to submit fraudulent applications to the Chief Minister’s home office, under the guise of genuine medical emergencies.

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Officials at the CMO's office first detected discrepancies in some applications in May this year, but were unable to trace their source. The case came to light on November 5, when the main accused reportedly visited the CM’s office on the second floor of Vidhana Soudha to inquire about a delay in crediting funds linked to one of his applications.

The staff reportedly found the inquiries suspicious and notified the Vidhana Soudha police, who registered a case the same day, reports the DH.

During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to gathering details and other personal information from unsuspecting individuals under the pretext of helping them secure financial aid. Once the relief amount was sanctioned, he demanded a commission of Rs 50,000 from each beneficiary and used the funds for personal expenses.

Police are currently examining whether the main accused and his associates were involved in similar fraudulent activities in the past. Further investigation is underway.

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