# Telangana audit finds Rs 1,100 crore PF fraud by outsourcing agencies

2026-08-13T23:05:59+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A Telangana government audit and Aadhaar-based verification of 1.6 lakh outsourcing employees has uncovered suspected provident fund (PF) irregularities involving over Rs 1,100 crore. Over 60% of these workers either lacked PF accounts or had contributions not regularly deposited. The scrutiny found that agencies deducted PF from salaries but did not deposit the money with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), while also allegedly using ghost employees on payrolls to siphon funds. The government has recommended legal action against the agencies and asked regional PF authorities to proceed against defaulting firms. Many agencies shut down as the probe intensified. Labour unions demand accountability from officials who failed to monitor contracts. Critics argue the episode strengthens calls to replace private outsourcing agencies with direct employment, which could eliminate agency commissions and reduce fraud.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/pf-scrutiny-puts-outsourcing-agencies-under-the-scanner-over-rs-1100-cr-diverted/articleshow/133224029.cms>
- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/reliance-rolls-royce-ink-deal-for-indigenous-amca-engine-3524820/>

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