Jharkhand News : Jharkhand’s financial administration has come under serious scrutiny once again after a major scam was uncovered in the Hazaribagh treasury. Authorities revealed that more than ₹15 crore was illegally withdrawn, sending shockwaves through administrative circles and raising concerns about systemic lapses.
Initial investigations suggest that the fraud was carried out in a well-planned manner over an extended period. Officials suspect involvement at multiple levels, indicating possible collusion among government staff. According to sources, fake bills, forged documents, and loopholes in the treasury system were exploited to siphon off funds.
What has alarmed authorities is that such a large-scale financial irregularity continued for a long time without detection. The scam only came to light after a financial audit flagged suspicious transactions, prompting a deeper probe into the matter.
Several employees and officers are now under investigation. Authorities are carefully examining documents and questioning individuals connected to the case. Investigators believe that such a significant fraud would not have been possible without internal support.
In a related development, a similar case has emerged from Bokaro district, where ₹4.29 crore was allegedly withdrawn illegally. In this case, an accountant associated with the Jharkhand Police is accused of misusing funds from the treasury’s salary account.
Following instructions from Deputy Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha, a complaint was filed by Treasury Officer Gulab Chand Oraon at the Bokaro Steel City police station. The accused, Kaushal Kumar Pandey, was arrested on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Police Harvinder Singh stated that the case initially surfaced when ₹3.15 crore was found missing from a sub-inspector’s salary account. He added that two police sub-divisional officers were assigned to investigate the matter. During questioning, the accused denied any wrongdoing, claiming that no such authorization was issued to the treasury.
In response to these incidents, the state government has ordered a high-level investigation and assured strict action against those found guilty. Authorities are also planning to introduce technological upgrades to make the treasury system more secure and transparent.
The revelations have raised public concern, as such funds are meant for development and welfare activities. All eyes are now on the investigation’s outcome and the government’s next steps to prevent similar frauds in the future.
