Authorities have uncovered a ₹100 crore insurance scam in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, involving fake deaths and fraudulent claims. Officials have launched an extensive investigation and crackdown, with arrests expected as the probe widens.
Massive Insurance Fraud Uncovered in Sambhal
In a shocking development, a ₹100 crore insurance scam has surfaced in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. According to officials, hundreds of bogus claims were filed using fake death certificates and forged documents, creating a fraudulent insurance claim racket on an unprecedented scale.
The scam involves the issuance of falsified medical records, police reports, and identification documents to claim life insurance benefits on non-existent or alive individuals. The fraudulent claims were mostly made through private insurance agents who allegedly collaborated with doctors, officials, and even local villagers.
Special Task Force on High Alert
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), in coordination with the district police and insurance companies, has initiated a crackdown. Multiple raids have already been conducted across Sambhal and surrounding districts. Officials are also tracing the digital footprints of the perpetrators involved.
So far, 12 people have been taken into custody for questioning, and more arrests are expected in the coming days. Police believe this may just be the tip of the iceberg.
Authorities Speak
District Magistrate Manish Bansal confirmed that the fraud had spread across several insurance firms and called it a “deep-rooted nexus.” He added, “We are closely working with forensic and cyber experts to uncover the full extent of this scam.”
Insurance Companies on High Alert
Private and public insurance companies are now scrambling to review previously settled claims in the region. Suspicious payouts are being reevaluated, and internal audits have been fast-tracked.
If proven guilty, the accused may face charges under multiple IPC sections including forgery, impersonation, and criminal conspiracy.
