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Crime
Bihar Man Arrested in 6.03 Lakh Rupee Pension Card Scam
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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A man named Sachin Kumar was arrested in Katihar, Bihar, after a fraud involving ₹6.03 lakh was uncovered by Devas police. Cash worth ₹5 lakh was seized from his residence.
Devast police in Madhya Pradesh have taken action against a fraudster who exploited pension card renewal and tax exemption schemes to defraud victims of ₹6.03 lakh. The suspect, identified as Sachin Kumar, was apprehended in Katihar, Bihar, after authorities traced the illicit funds.
During the investigation, investigators seized ₹5 lakh in cash from Kumar’s residence, indicating a significant portion of the stolen amount was held in liquid form. The police claim the scam involved convincing victims that updating their pension cards would grant them tax benefits, thereby luring them into transferring money.
Kumar’s arrest marks a decisive step in curbing financial frauds that prey on pensioners and the elderly. Authorities are continuing to probe the case to recover the remaining funds and identify any accomplices.
During the investigation, investigators seized ₹5 lakh in cash from Kumar’s residence, indicating a significant portion of the stolen amount was held in liquid form. The police claim the scam involved convincing victims that updating their pension cards would grant them tax benefits, thereby luring them into transferring money.
Kumar’s arrest marks a decisive step in curbing financial frauds that prey on pensioners and the elderly. Authorities are continuing to probe the case to recover the remaining funds and identify any accomplices.