Archive · 21 Aug 2025
PMAY Scheme Faces Fraud Allegations in Prayagraj
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, meant to help poor people get homes, has been hit by fraud in Prayagraj.
Over 9,000 people who already had homes wrongly got money from the scheme.
Some people used fake documents to get the money.
Even pension schemes faced similar problems, with money given out to people who weren't supposed to get it.
The government is now trying to get the money back and is looking into what happened.
Over 9,000 Prayagraj homeowners allegedly received funds from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana despite already owning homes.
Investigations revealed funds were misused, and some beneficiaries submitted fake documents.
In Shankargarh block, 3,127 beneficiaries took the first installment without starting construction.
Fraud extended to pension schemes, with over Rs 40 lakh wrongly claimed.
Authorities are taking legal action and investigating officials.
- Who
- Over 9,000 homeowners, officials involved in approving applications, and beneficiaries of pension schemes.
- What
- A fraud involving the misuse of funds in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and pension schemes.
- When
- Investigations ongoing, with fraud discovered recently.
- Where
- Prayagraj, India.
- Why
- Funds were misused and fraudulently obtained through fake claims and non-compliance with regulations.
Government/Authorities
Alleged Beneficiaries
Financial Irregularities
Government/Authorities
Initiating recovery of funds, and legal action.
Alleged Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries took advantage of the scheme.
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
- Location of Fraud
- Prayagraj
- People Involved
- Homeowners, officials and pension beneficiaries
- Money Lost (approx.)
- Rs 40 lakh in pension schemes
- Action
- Legal action and investigation
