The Telangana Crime Investigation Department (CID) has launched a major probe into a significant scam involving the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF). Six First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed against hospitals across Hyderabad, Khammam, Nalgonda, Karimnagar, and Warangal for allegedly submitting fraudulent medical bills to divert funds from the CMRF.The scandal, uncovered during the previous administration, led Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to order the CID investigation. The probe was initiated following a complaint by D.S.N. Murthy, a Section Officer (FAC) from the Revenue Department (CMRF) at the Telangana Secretariat. Murthy’s complaint revealed that various hospitals had fabricated medical bills and submitted them to the Chief Minister’s office for reimbursement, resulting in significant financial losses for the state.Hospitals named in the FIRs include:**Hyderabad:**- Aruna Sree Multi Specialty Hospital, IS Sadan X Road- Sri Krishna Hospital, Saidabad- Janani Hospital, Saidabad- Hiranyaa Hospital, Meerpet- Delta Hospital, Hasthinapuram- Sree Raksha Hospital, BN Reddy Nagar- MMS Hospital, Sagar Ring Road- ADRM Multi Specialty Hospital, Sharadanagar- MMV Indira Multi Specialty Hospital, Kothapet- Sri Sai Thirumala Hospital, Bairamalguda**Khammam:**- Sri Srikara Multispeciality Hospital- Global Multispecialty Hospital- Dr. J.R. Prasad Hospital- Sri Vinayaka Super Speciality Hospital- Sri Sai Multi Specialty Hospital- Vyshnavi Hospital- Sujatha Hospital- New Amrutha Hospital- Orange Hospital- Megasri Hospital, Bonakal**Nalgonda:**- Naveena Multi Specialty Hospital, Miryalaguda- Mahesh Multi Specialty Hospital, Miryalaguda- Amma Hospital, Railway Station Road**Karimnagar:**- Sapthagiri Hospital, Jammikunta- Sri Sai Hospital, Peddapalli**Warangal:**- Rohini Medicare Pvt. Ltd., Hanumakonda**Mahabubabad:**- Sri Sanjeevini Hospital- Siddhartha HospitalThe CID’s preliminary findings indicate a sophisticated scheme where hospital staff, local individuals, and administrative officials conspired to submit fake bills. The scam’s extensive reach across multiple districts underscores its serious implications.In response to the scandal, the Telangana government has vowed to take stringent action against those implicated. As the CID continues its investigation, further arrests and legal proceedings are anticipated.