Man Accused Of ₹4 Crore Fraud Using Fake Government Seals In Kumbh Case
Man allegedly siphons ₹4 crore using fake government seals in Kumbh fraud case.
A major financial fraud has been uncovered ahead of the upcoming Nashik Kumbh, where authorities have alleged that forged government documents and seals were used to siphon off nearly ₹4 crore through fake project approvals.According to officials, the accused, Abhishek Jhare, is alleged to have created counterfeit work orders using official seals in the name of Nashik Divisional Commissioner Praveen Gedam. Investigators say the forged documents also carried fabricated signatures, making them appear as legitimate government approvals.
Preliminary findings suggest that the accused attempted to mislead authorities by presenting the projects as sanctioned initiatives involving Artificial Intelligence-based security systems and CCTV surveillance installations. These proposals were reportedly used as a cover to secure funds under the guise of public safety infrastructure linked to preparations for the Nashik Kumbh scheduled for October.Officials allege that once the fake work orders were processed, Jhare managed to divert and embezzle approximately ₹4 crore.
The financial irregularities came to light after inconsistencies were flagged in the documentation and approvals, prompting a detailed investigation by the concerned departments.Following his arrest on Sunday, further scrutiny of the case revealed that Jhare may have been involved in earlier fraudulent activities involving significantly larger sums. Authorities said he was previously linked to fake work orders worth around ₹70 crore, including projects related to the appointment of traffic wardens and development work at the Trimbakeshwar sub-district hospital.
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Investigators are now examining whether the latest fraud is part of a larger network or a repeated pattern of financial misconduct involving forged government documentation. Officials have also begun verifying how the fake seals and signatures were obtained and whether any internal lapses contributed to the execution of the scheme.Authorities have stated that further legal action will follow as the investigation progresses, with efforts underway to trace the full extent of financial diversion and identify any additional individuals who may have been involved in the operation.
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