Massive Salary Scam Uncovered in Pilibhit
Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case of alleged financial fraud, a government peon has been arrested for siphoning off crores of rupees meant for teachers’ salaries by manipulating official systems over several years.
The accused, Ilham Ur Rahman Shamsi, was posted at an inter college linked to the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) office. Police say he orchestrated the scam by creating fake beneficiary IDs and diverting government funds into personal accounts.
₹8.15 Crore Allegedly Embezzled Over 8 Years
According to investigators, Shamsi siphoned off approximately ₹8.15 crore over an eight-year period. His role in handling files and official documentation allegedly allowed him to manipulate records and bypass scrutiny.
Officials believe that his familiarity with administrative processes helped him evade detection for years.
Funds Transferred to Wives and Relatives
A major portion of the stolen funds—over ₹5.52 crore—was transferred to bank accounts belonging to his wives. The accused reportedly has three wives, and funds were also routed to extended family members and acquaintances.
Between 2024 and 2026 alone, around ₹5.7 crore was funneled to seven women linked to him, including:
- ₹2.37 crore to wife Lubna
- ₹2.12 crore to wife Azra
- ₹1.03 crore to his sister-in-law
- ₹95 lakh to his mother-in-law
- Remaining amounts to other associates
Bank Alert Exposed the Fraud
The scam came to light after a bank flagged suspicious financial transactions. This alert triggered an investigation, leading authorities to uncover the alleged misuse of government salary funds.
Accused and 7 Women Arrested
Following the investigation, Pilibhit Police arrested Shamsi along with seven women, including his wives, for their alleged involvement in the case.
Authorities are now probing the extent of the fraud and examining whether other officials were complicit or if there were serious lapses in oversight.
Serious Questions on System Oversight
The case has raised concerns about the monitoring of financial transactions within the education department, especially in salary disbursement systems.
Officials have stated that a detailed investigation is ongoing to identify loopholes and prevent such incidents in the future.
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