Agartala: Mar 07: In a significant development, a CBI court has sentenced three individuals to four years of imprisonment for their involvement in embezzling a substantial amount of money using fake certificates. The case revolves around an NGO named Women Development Society, which allegedly defrauded various government schemes, including the Tripura Bamboo Mission, by submitting counterfeit documents.
According to a CBI lawyer, the NGO used fake certificates to siphon off lakhs of rupees from these schemes. Among those implicated was a marketing officer of the Tripura Bamboo Mission. The fraudulent activities came to light when the concerned department grew suspicious of the documents submitted by the NGO. Upon investigation, it was revealed that all the certificates provided were forged. This discovery prompted the department to file a case against the NGO, which was later transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further investigation.
The CBI conducted a detailed inquiry, during which they took the testimony of 48 individuals. These testimonies, along with other evidence, led to the conviction of the three accused, including the departmental officer involved in the scam. The CBI court not only sentenced the accused to four years of jail custody but also imposed fines on them as part of the verdict.
This case highlights the serious issue of corruption and fraudulent activities within government schemes, underscoring the need for vigilant monitoring and accountability. The court’s decision serves as a strong message against such corrupt practices, demonstrating the judiciary’s commitment to holding individuals accountable for exploiting public resources for personal gain.
