Madhya Pradesh EOW files fraud case over overpriced moong pulse procurement
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Economic Offences Wing in Bhopal has opened a case against three employees from different cooperative societies in Bareli, Raisen district, after discovering that they purchased low‑quality moong pulse from the open market and sold it at inflated prices under a government scheme. The investigation revealed that the price per quintal ranged from ₹1,500 to ₹8,628, resulting in a total loss of ₹13.34 lakh for the state. The case highlights corruption risks in public procurement and the need for tighter oversight.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): Indian Express, Free Press Journal
Sources
- ‘Four firms, same controller, and old computers at inflated prices’: Madhya Pradesh probes new ‘scam’ — Indian Express (center)
- ₹1,500 To ₹8,628 Per Quintal: EOW Books 3 In ₹13.34 Lakh Moong Procurement Fraud In MP’s Raisen — Free Press Journal (center)