Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Probe Uncovers Alleged Moong Procurement Fraud
Some farmers in Madhya Pradesh allegedly discovered that government records said they had sold moong, even though they had not grown or sold it.
Investigators say computer operators used the farmers’ land records to create registrations without permission.
The operators allegedly bought moong cheaply from markets.
They then sold it through government centres at the higher minimum support price.
The difference between the two prices became their alleged profit.
Three operators have been booked by the Economic Offences Wing.
The alleged scheme involved cooperative societies in Raisen district.
Earlier departmental inquiries reportedly found rule violations, but criminal action did not happen until the EOW investigation.
Farmers in Raisen district allegedly found that moong was registered and sold to the government in their names without their consent.
The Economic Offences Wing booked three computer operators at cooperative societies in Badi tehsil over the alleged scheme.
Investigators said the operators bought moong cheaply from local markets and resold it to the government at minimum-support prices.
The alleged fraud across two procurement seasons generated an estimated total profit of about Rs 13.3 lakh.
Two earlier cooperative department inquiries reportedly found wrongdoing but resulted in dismissals or expulsions rather than criminal prosecution.
- Who
- Three computer operators at cooperative societies in Raisen district were booked; farmers whose land records were allegedly used reported the registrations.
- What
- An alleged moong procurement fraud involved fake farmer registrations and the resale of market-bought moong to the government at support prices.
- When
- The alleged activity occurred across two procurement seasons, including 2024-25 and the following season; complaints were made in May 2025 and May 2026.
- Where
- The alleged scheme involved cooperative societies in Dehri Kala, Bharkachh Kala and Googalwada in Badi tehsil, Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Investigators allege that the operators exploited the gap between lower open-market prices and higher government minimum support prices.
- Location
- Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh
- Investigating agency
- Economic Offences Wing
- People booked
- Three computer operators
- Estimated total profit
- About Rs 13.3 lakh
- 2025 support price cited
- Rs 8,682 per quintal
- Earlier departmental action
- Dismissal or expulsion of accused employees
- Alleged method
- Using farmers’ land records to create unauthorized registrations