# Mangaluru police staffer booked for Rs 4.80 lakh fraud

2026-08-10T05:55:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Mangaluru South police have registered a case against a first division assistant (FDA) attached to the city police commissioner's office for allegedly submitting fraudulent medical reimbursement claims worth Rs 4.80 lakh. The woman is accused of using duplicate bills for her mother's and husband's treatment. An account superintendent noticed discrepancies in the bills and alerted senior officials. Based on a complaint, police have launched an investigation. The accused faces charges of cheating and fraud.

## Coverage

- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/mangaluru/mangaluru-fda-in-police-department-booked-for-medical-reimbursement-fraud-4105342>

Tags: FDA, government employee fraud, Karnataka, Mangaluru, medical reimbursement, police fraud
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