Hyderabad, April 10 -- A significant fraud involving the diversion of government funds has been detected at the Karimnagar Police Commissionerate, where salaries were illegally drawn in the names of deceased employees.

A Task Force investigation found that nearly Rs 1.4 crore was embezzled. Officials stated that a police staff member, who earlier served in the pay section, misused the employee IDs of three deceased constables and tampered with the IFMIS portal by adding additional names.

The accused reportedly created fake bank accounts, linked them to his mobile number, and withdrew salaries from 2022 to 2026. The funds were allegedly used for personal needs and to repay loans.

Cases have been registered at the One Town police station...