A CBI court in Agartala has sentenced three individuals, including a government marketing officer, to four years in jail for fraudulently embezzling large sums of money using fake certificates. The verdict came after a thorough investigation involving 48 witnesses and strong evidence of financial misappropriation.
Tripura NGO Caught in Fraudulent Scheme
According to CBI officials, the Women Development Society, an NGO in Tripura, illegally diverted funds from the Tripura Bamboo Mission by submitting forged documents under various Government of India schemes. A marketing officer from the Tripura Bamboo Mission was also found guilty of being involved in the scam.
How the Fraud Was Uncovered
Officials within the department grew suspicious of the NGO’s activities and conducted an internal review of their documents. The investigation revealed that all certificates used for fund allocation were fake. Following this discovery, a case was filed against the NGO, which was later transferred to the CBI for a detailed probe.
Court Verdict and Its Impact
After hearing the testimonies of 48 witnesses, the CBI court convicted three individuals, including the marketing officer, sentencing them to four years in jail and imposing a fine. The court’s ruling has exposed weaknesses in government oversight and highlighted the need for stricter checks to prevent financial fraud in public welfare schemes.
Legal experts and officials have welcomed the decision, calling it a major step in ensuring transparency and accountability in government-funded programs.
