A major financial fraud has rocked the Mumbai Police department after internal checks revealed that ten fake personnel illegally drew government salaries for nearly a year. The individuals possessed no official uniforms, held no active duty postings, and performed no police duties, yet managed to siphon off approximately Rs 6.50 crore directly from the salary system.
How the Multi-Crore Fraud Unfolded
The illegal operation dates back around six years, tracing to the 2019 and 2020 period. During these two years, the ten impostors presented themselves as legitimate employees of the Mumbai Police force. Over a span of roughly twelve months, monthly salary disbursements were continuously processed for these unverified names without raising immediate alarm within administrative channels. By the time the irregularity was discovered, the group had successfully withdrawn Rs 6.50 crore in unearned money.
Crime Branch Takes Over the Case
The sudden discovery that fraudsters had deceived the law enforcement department itself created widespread shock across the administration. In response to the high-profile security and financial breach, senior authorities promptly ordered a detailed inquiry into how unauthorized individuals were added to the payroll. The entire case has now been handed over to the Crime Branch, which will conduct an extensive probe to apprehend the culprits and fix responsibility for the systemic failure.
