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Bhagalpur Embezzlement Scam: Computer Operator Arrested Over 98 Lakh Fraud Using Fake Teacher ID
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News18•09-10-2026, 15:49
Bhagalpur Embezzlement Scam: Computer Operator Arrested Over 98 Lakh Fraud Using Fake Teacher ID
- •A major financial fraud of around Rs 98 lakh has surfaced in the Education Department of Bhagalpur, Bihar.
- •Computer operator Avinash Raj was arrested for allegedly creating a fake teacher ID in the name of Tannu Shree to transfer government funds.
- •Around Rs 52 lakh was successfully transferred and withdrawn, while subsequent transactions of Rs 46 lakh and Rs 73 lakh were blocked or rejected by the bank.
- •An FIR was lodged by the Deputy Director of District Education, and a high-level departmental inquiry is currently underway under the leadership of DDC Ravi Prakash.
Key Questions Answered
The embezzlement was uncovered due to repeated attempts to transfer government funds to a fake teacher's account, which triggered bank blocks and transaction rejections.
Avinash Raj, a computer operator in the Education Department, was arrested as the main accused for allegedly creating a fake teacher ID and transferring government funds.
Approximately Rs 52 lakh sent during the first transfer was successfully withdrawn before the bank blocked subsequent transactions and rejected further transfer processes.
