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• The Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) in Madhya Pradesh uncovered a major fraud involving paddy procurement across 12 districts.
• EOW formed 25 teams to investigate 150 procurement committees and 140 warehouses.
• Approximately 19,910 quintals of paddy were found fraudulent, resulting in an estimated loss of ₹5 crores for the government.
• In Satna district’s Kanak Warehouse, husk was found instead of 535 quintals of paddy.
• Several cooperative committees, transporters, warehouses, and rice mills are implicated in this scam.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The extensive fraud detected by the Economic Offenses Wing highlights notable issues within the state’s agricultural procurement system. The involvement of multiple entities — from cooperative committees to rice mills — suggests systemic vulnerabilities that need addressing. this scam not only causes financial losses but also undermines trust in governmental processes meant to support farmers. Strengthening oversight mechanisms and ensuring accountability can definitely help prevent such occurrences and protect government resources.

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