- The Food Corporation of India is currently supplying rice to various states, with Haryana receiving the largest quantity of the distributed grain.
- An alleged ₹22,000 crore rice scam unfolded involving the Food Corporation of India, requests for subsidized rice from the Delhi government, and sales to a private company in Haryana.
CBI registers FIR over Rs 2.41 crore job scam using Food Corporation godown
What happened
The CBI registered an FIR against five individuals for allegedly defrauding villagers in Haryana of Rs 2.41 crore. The scam involved elaborate deceptions, including fake written tests and a three-month training program. Victims attended this sham training at a purported Food Corporation of India godown in Haryana. The fraud reportedly began in August 2023.
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Why it matters
The fraud occurred at a facility belonging to the Food Corporation of India, which is a mandated national corporation responsible for food security. The misuse of the Food Corporation of India's godown facilities raises concerns regarding regulatory risk and reputational damage for the corporation.
An alleged ₹22,000 crore rice scam unfolded involving the Food Corporation of India, requests for subsidized rice from the Delhi government, and sales to a private company in Haryana.
From rediff.com
Who's involved
- KrishanOne of the individuals accused of colluding to collect money in the job scam.
- KapilOne of the individuals accused of colluding to collect money in the job scam.
- SunilOne of the individuals accused of colluding to collect money in the job scam.
- Food Corporation of IndiaThe government corporation whose godown was allegedly used for the sham training.
- HaryanaThe state in North India where the job scam and fraud occurred.
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The entities involved
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Krishan
Indian wrestler
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Kapil
Indian businessperson (born 1984, child of Rishi Pal)
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Sunil
Indian businessperson (born 1983, child of Ajay Pal Singh)
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Food Corporation of India
Indian government corporation
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