Three policemen posted in the accounting branch put a big lime to the MP police, after the revelations, there was a stir in PHQ

Bhopal

Three policemen posted at the police headquarters have been accused of paying fake medical bills worth Rs 76 lakh. All three are one Subedar, a sub-inspector and an assistant sub-inspector. All used to work in the accounting branch. He committed this fraud in the financial years 2022, 2023 and 2024, calling himself and his family members ill. The scam was revealed after a letter sent by the operator Treasury, indicating unusually high payment in their accounts. The police have registered a case against the three and further investigation is on.

This is how it was revealed

The matter came to light when the Director Treasury sent a letter to the police headquarters. It was told in this letter that a lot of money has been transferred in the accounts of three policemen. After this, the accounting branch of the Police Headquarters started an internal investigation. During the investigation, it was found that Subedar Neeraj Kumar, Sub-Inspector Harihar Soni and Assistant Sub-Inspector Harsh Wankhede have made a fake medical bills and defrauded the government treasury.

Medical bills in the name of different diseases

The three accused had submitted medical bills by telling themselves and their family members different diseases. These bills were unusually high, causing suspicion. Investigation revealed that he also misused the ‘Pro-Ling Certificate’. This certificate is issued by the civil surgeon for serious diseases. But when the investigation team confirmed the civil surgeon, it was found that they had issued only two certificates to these three. This further deepened that all the other certificates are fake.

ADG Anil Kumar said that a confidential investigation was started after receiving the letter from the Director Treasury. Even before the investigation began, the three accused were removed from the accounting branch. The three were suspended on 8 January after the allegations were found to be true in the investigation. A case has been registered against the three under sections 318, 319, 336, 338 and 340 of the Indian Penal Code at Jahangirabad police station. There is a provision of punishment of up to 14 years in these sections.

Wankhede embezzled 35 million

Investigation has also revealed that the three accused have embezzled different amounts. About 35 lakh rupees have been paid in Harsh Wankhede’s account, about 24 lakh rupees in Harihar Soni’s account and about 17 lakh rupees in Neeraj Kumar’s account. It is about 76 lakh rupees in total. The police have called the three accused to the police station for questioning.

ACP Jahangirabad Surabhi Meena said that a case of fraud has been registered against the three based on the report of the accounting branch. The police is further investigating and trying to find out if more people are involved in this scam. Civil surgeon can also be questioned in this case.