Grain procurement firm grabs ₹39.67 lakh from govt:Fake bank account and farmer members used; FIR against 9 accused

A major case of embezzlement of government funds has come to light in Jabalpur. An investigation by the Agriculture Department revealed that the directors and employees of Begumganj Seed Producer Limited Company in Raisen district embezzled approximately 39.67 lakh rupees of government funds by showing fake documents, forged bank accounts, and bogus farmer members. This entire embezzlement occurred between 2022 23. Actually, the government assigns the work of grain procurement to some societies and companies. There are certain rules for this. For example, it is mandatory for the company to have at least 50 lakh rupees in cash or a credit limit, and to have genuine farmer members. It is alleged that the directors of Begumganj Seed Producer Limited prepared fake documents to show compliance with these rules. On Tuesday, an FIR was filed against 6 directors and 3 employees of the company in this matter. Now know how the scam happened 1. Fake bank account shown
The investigation revealed that Begumganj Seed Producer Limited had presented an ICICI Bank account in its documents to demonstrate its financial capacity. However, when the investigation team verified with the bank, it was found that the account claimed to belong to the company was not actually in the company’s name. It is alleged that the company used incorrect bank information to avail benefits from government schemes and prove eligibility. 2. Fake farmer members created
During the investigation, the list of farmer members submitted by the company was also scrutinised. Officials directly contacted several farmers whose mobile numbers were listed. On the phone, the villagers stated that they neither knew the company nor were its members. Additionally, the addresses, share amounts, and other necessary details of many members were not found recorded in the farmer list. Investigating agencies believe that the company, by showing fake or unknown farmers as members on paper, proved the organisation to be large and eligible, and on that basis, obtained government benefits and subsidies. 3. Appointment of employees without following due process The investigation also revealed that the appointments of manager Manish Chaurasia, accountant Kamlesh Sahu, and computer operator Nilesh Vishwakarma in the company were not made according to rules. No meeting, agenda, or resolution approving these appointments was found in the company’s records. Even the dates were not recorded on the appointment letters. Furthermore, differences were found in the signatures on various documents. The investigation team considered these appointment documents suspicious, fake, and against the rules. It is alleged that with the help of these employees, the entire financial transactions and documentation process were managed. Embezzlement of an amount of ₹39.67 lakh A report from Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation Limited, Jabalpur, revealed that the company received government subsidies and aid amounting to 39 lakh 67 thousand 781 rupees (INR 3,967,781) in the name of relevant expenses, handling, and commission. The investigation found that this amount was obtained on the basis of fake documents. Investigation initiated after complaint Rajendra Singh Thakur, District President of Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh, had complained about the entire matter to the administration. Following this, a high-level investigation was conducted on the Collector’s instructions. The investigation revealed that the company’s directors and employees collectively availed benefits from government schemes using fake documents and caused financial loss to the government. In this matter, Ravi Kumar Amravanshi, Assistant Director of the Farmer Welfare and Agriculture Development Department, lodged a complaint with the police. On Tuesday, Patan police station registered an FIR against 6 directors and 3 employees under various sections. The whole scam came to light after phone calls During the investigation, the mobile numbers provided in the farmer list submitted by the company on April 7, 2026, were contacted. The villagers who answered the calls clearly stated that they did not know the company and were not its members. Following this, officials suspected the creation of fake members. Police registered a case After the confirmation of irregularities, Assistant Director Ravi Kumar Amravanshi, under the instructions of the Deputy Director of Farmer Welfare, lodged a complaint at Patan police station. Police have registered a case against the accused under sections related to fraud, forgery, and criminal conspiracy. 6 Directors and 3 employees named According to the police, company directors Sachin Dubey, Ranjana Pandey, Sandeep Dubey, Anshul Barman, Neha Pandey, and Uma Singh have been named as accused in the case. In addition to them, the company’s manager Manish Chaurasia, accountant Kamlesh Sahu, and computer operator Nilesh Vishwakarma have also been named. Raids to apprehend the accused Patan police station is now examining documents related to the case. At the same time, raids are being conducted at various locations for the arrest of the named accused. The police are also investigating the entire network of economic crime and the use of government funds.