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Crime
60 lakh fraud uncovered in Motihari education department, two officials charged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 06:46 AM
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Police have filed FIRs against two education department staff in Motihari after a probe revealed a suspected ₹60 million misappropriation through the HRMS portal.
Authorities in Motihari, Bihar, have opened a criminal investigation after a financial irregularity of roughly ₹60 million was detected in the state education department's HRMS portal. The alleged misappropriation involved transfers to private accounts and those of relatives linked to department employees.
Preliminary findings suggest that two staff members facilitated the movement of funds, prompting the police to register first‑information reports (FIRs) against them. The investigation is being conducted by local law‑enforcement agencies in coordination with the district education office.
The department has confirmed its cooperation with the police and stated that it will take appropriate administrative action pending the outcome of the inquiry.
Preliminary findings suggest that two staff members facilitated the movement of funds, prompting the police to register first‑information reports (FIRs) against them. The investigation is being conducted by local law‑enforcement agencies in coordination with the district education office.
The department has confirmed its cooperation with the police and stated that it will take appropriate administrative action pending the outcome of the inquiry.