Archive · 12 Dec 2025
PSEB Book Depot Scam Uncovered
Some employees at the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) were involved in a scam where they didn't keep proper records of books sold and bought.
This scam happened over four years, from 2018 to 2022.
A manager noticed something was wrong and asked for a detailed check.
The check found big mistakes in the records and some bills were missing.
The boss of the board took action against three employees involved in this scam.
Financial irregularities spanning four years at PSEB's regional book depots in Jalandhar and Kapurthala uncovered.
Board chairman Amar Pal Singh took action against three employees involved in the scam.
Audit revealed discrepancies in book sales and purchases, with missing bills for books shown as sold.
Board manager Tajinder Sharma raised concerns, prompting the audit.
Audit conducted by Yudhveer Singh Chauhan exposed the financial mismanagement.
- Who
- Employees of PSEB's regional book depots in Jalandhar and Kapurthala
- What
- Financial irregularities in book sales and purchases
- When
- Between 2018 and 2022
- Where
- Jalandhar and Kapurthala, Punjab
- Why
- Discrepancies in book sales and purchases, missing bills
- Organization
- Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
- Duration of Scam
- 2018-2022
- Location
- Jalandhar and Kapurthala
- Action Taken
- Three employees faced disciplinary action
- Audit Conducted By
- Yudhveer Singh Chauhan