In Lucknow, a big scam of about Rs 9 crore 94 lakh has come to light under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Chief Minister Jan Arogya Abhiyan. This forgery was revealed when a disturbance was found in the investigation of the state agency Sachiz. In the case, Nodal Officer Dr. Brajesh Kumar Srivastava has lodged an FIR of fraud against unknown people at Hazratganj police station. According to the complaint, the money was grabbed by paying 6239 fake beneficiaries in 39 hospitals.
According to Inspector Vikram Singh, this fraud was carried out by misusing the agency’s CEO, manager and accountant’s email ID and login. This fraud was done at the office of the fourth floor of the new consciousness center building, from where the card holders of the plan are paid for treatment. The payment process takes place only after checking the details of the card holders from the hospital. But in this case, the online recommendation process was bypassed and paid.
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According to the agency, about 5000 beneficiaries are paid daily in this scheme. But in the recent investigation, it was found that no actual payment was made by the authorized officials. When the records were searched, it became clear that through fake login, the entire system was hacked and transferred directly from the bank. After this revelation, there has been a stir in the health department.
At present, the police has started the process of gathering digital evidence and the agency officials are being questioned. The login ID which has been misused in the case is being conducted technical investigation.
According to DCP Central Zone Ashish Srivastava, a case has been filed by the agency. The beneficiaries and hospitals will also be investigated. The reasons for sending money without signature are also being investigated.