India, Feb. 22 -- Amid the ongoing controversies regarding corruption by government officials-for instance the Anti-Corruption Bureau's action against a Mantralaya official in an NCP minister's office-a fake bank guarantee fraud of around Rs.250 crore has come to light in the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana (MSKVY) under which solar power is provided to farmers.

The alleged fraud was revealed in the tender process executed by the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL). The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which is investigating the matter, has registered a case in five instances. MSEDCL has already suspended the accounts manager in this case and is conducting a further inquiry.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas...