Suryapet: August 11, 2025:
A large‐scale scam has rocked the Kodada constituency in Suryapet district. Under the guise of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), a group—including a former MLA’s PA and BRS leaders—stole crores in entitlement cheques meant for genuine applicants.
Funds Redirected into Fake Accounts
Victims suffering from serious health issues applied for financial aid. But their names were replaced with similar‐sounding names. The fund cheques were fraudulently deposited into these mimic accounts and withdrawn by the scamsters.
Involvement of Secretariat Employee and Political Network
Investigations revealed that a former Secretariat employee facilitated fake certificates. He colluded with others to forge documents and transfer funds to the scam ring. Authorities have already arrested one person from Narayanpur village, suspicions point to possible arrests of more involved individuals soon.
Scam Linked to Past Political Influence
Whispers suggest that this fraudulent group had backing from a BRS leader who held a key role in past government structures. That political connection lent the operation a shield of impunity.
Key Highlights –
- Major Fund Fraud – Cheques from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund were diverted from genuine beneficiaries to fake recipients.
- Political Involvement – A former MLA’s PA and local BRS leaders allegedly played a role in the scam.
- Forgery & Fake Certificates – Fraudsters used forged documents and bogus identity proofs to claim the relief money.
- Secretariat Link – A former Secretariat employee was directly involved in processing fraudulent applications.
- Arrests Made – Two individuals, including the Secretariat employee, have been arrested so far.
- Victims Cheated – Around 50 intended beneficiaries lost out on their entitled relief funds.
- Possible Wider Network – Investigators suspect more people may be linked, given the scale and planning of the operation.