7 booked for misappropriating MGNREGA funds in Kishtwar

JAMMU: Seven persons, including a former BDO, were booked by the State Vigilance Organisation for allegedly misappropriating funds of the Rural Development Department under MGNREGA by opening fake accounts in Kishtwar district.

The officials had opened 202 fake accounts in Thakrie branch post office to embezzle huge amount funds of the Rural Development Department, a vigilance official said.

After opening these accounts, officials of the BDO office in Kishtwar prepared fake invoices and deposited money in these accounts, the official said. (AGENCIES)