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ED Attaches Rs 10-Crore Properties in J&K Employment Scheme Fraud Case
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What Happened?
The Enforcement Directorate has attached 11 properties worth Rs 10.63 crore in Jammu and Kashmir linked to a fraud involving the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme. The properties are held by individuals involved in the misuse of the scheme.
Key points
- The ED's action follows allegations of fraudulent loans under PMEGP.
- Properties are located in Srinagar and Bandipora districts.
- Fraud involved fake documents and dummy beneficiaries.
- Investigation began based on cases registered by the CBI Anti-Corruption Bureau.
- 270 loan accounts linked to PMEGP turned into non-performing assets.
- The ED identified key players, including Hilal Ahmad Wani, in the fraud.
Key insights
- The attachment of properties may deter future fraud in government schemes.
- Increased scrutiny on bank officials could lead to more investigations.
- The case may prompt reforms in the PMEGP to prevent similar frauds.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights the misuse of government employment schemes and the need for stricter oversight.
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Entities
Enforcement Directorate· OrganizationPrime Minister's Employment Generation Programme· ProgramJammu and Kashmir· LocationHilal Ahmad Wani· Person
Source
India Today
