Hacker diverted funds to Nagaland, Tripura

Accused, who hacked the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) portal, had transferred funds received in the name of fake beneficiaries to bank accounts in Nagaland and Tripura. The Rs 34.2 lakh scam had come to light in 2021.

Investigation by the local detective staff has revealed that the money had been sent to fake beneficiaries’ accounts in these two states. On the basis of disclosures made by two accused arrested in the case, raids will be conducted in the North-East.

The detective staff had arrested Sudeshwar Rai and Vipin and recovered Rs 9,500 in cash, mobiles and documents of various people.