Madhya Pradesh Snake Bite Scam: In a shocking case from Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district, 47 people were shown dead not once or twice but a total of 280 times — and all due to fake snake-bite or drowning cases. This scam has stunned everyone across the country. The total amount lost in this fraud? A whopping Rs 11 crore 26 lakh.
Madhya Pradesh Snake Bite Scam: How this Scam Happened
Between 2019 and 2022, the rule was simple: if someone died from a snake bite, lightning, or drowning, their family would receive Rs 4 lakh as financial help under disaster relief. But a few people in the local system found a way to misuse this rule.
One such person was Sachin Dahayat, a clerk in the Keolari tehsil office. He reportedly used the names of 47 people and declared them dead again and again — sometimes 28 to 29 times each — using fake documents and reports. Each time, Rs 4 lakh was sanctioned and transferred to fake bank accounts linked to his relatives or close contacts.
Real People, Fake Deaths
Take the case of Dwarka Bai. She reportedly died 29 times on paper — each time due to a snake bite. Rs 1 crore 16 lakh was released in her name alone. Another name, Shri Ram, was also falsely declared dead 28 times, with Rs 4 lakh issued each time.
Whether these people are even dead or alive is still not fully clear, as no proper post-mortem reports or valid death certificates have been submitted, despite several notices and follow-ups.
Who’s Involved?
The Revenue and Accounts Department carried out an audit in November 2022 that exposed the scam. Since then, 37 people have been named in the case, and 21 have already been arrested, including Sachin Dahayat, the main accused. He has been dismissed from service.
Even senior officers may not be off the hook. The report recommends legal action against SDM Amit Singh Bamroliya and four former tehsildars posted in Keolari during 2019–2022.
What Officials Are Saying
Rohit Singh Kaushal, the Investigation Officer from the Treasury and Accounts Department, said, “We found Rs 11.26 crore was misappropriated. The amount was transferred using fake documents, and the same people were declared dead multiple times.”
Sanskriti Jain, the District Magistrate of Seoni, confirmed the scam and said that the finance department has submitted a full report. “This scam was carried out through RBC 64 cases using fake claims,” she added.
What Happens Now?
The investigation report has been submitted to the government, and the case is still unfolding. Authorities are trying to recover the money and bring everyone involved to justice. People are asking — how could this go unnoticed for years? Was it only a few people involved or a bigger network?
As the truth slowly comes out, one thing is clear — this scam has not just robbed the government of money but also trust. And it leaves a big question in front of the system: how do we stop such frauds in the future?
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