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Crime
Keonjhar Pension Scam: Benefits Withdrawn in Names of Deceased Residents
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:17 PM
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Allegations have emerged in Keonjhar district, Odisha, that pension benefits were withdrawn in the names of deceased residents.
Allegations have surfaced in Keonjhar district that pension funds were withdrawn in the names of people who are no longer alive.
The claims were reported by Kanak News Odisha, highlighting potential misuse of government pension schemes.
The incident points to a possible breach of the rules governing pension disbursements, which are meant to benefit only living retirees. If verified, the case could trigger investigations by state authorities and the central pension board.
Officials have yet to comment on the matter, but the report has raised concerns among local residents about the integrity of pension administration in the region.
The claims were reported by Kanak News Odisha, highlighting potential misuse of government pension schemes.
The incident points to a possible breach of the rules governing pension disbursements, which are meant to benefit only living retirees. If verified, the case could trigger investigations by state authorities and the central pension board.
Officials have yet to comment on the matter, but the report has raised concerns among local residents about the integrity of pension administration in the region.