Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Five Officials Granted Bail in Rs 71cr MNREGA Scam
In Gujarat, five government officials involved in a large MNREGA corruption case have been released on bail.
This case involves a scam worth 71 crore rupees in the Dahod district.
The officials are accused of helping to steal money.
Earlier, the sons of a local minister, Bachu Khabad, were also given bail, but they were later arrested again.
The money was misused in areas of Devgadh Baria and Dhanpur talukas.
Five government officials received bail in the Rs 71 crore MNREGA scam.
The scam occurred in Devgadh Baria and Dhanpur talukas of Dahod district.
The bail was granted by a magisterial court.
Earlier, the sons of Minister Bachu Khabad were granted bail but later rearrested.
The officials are accused of facilitating the swindling of money.
- Who
- Five government officials, including Darshan Patel, Jayvir Nagori, Mahipal Chauhan, Mangal Pateliya, and Fulsinh Bariya.
- What
- Five government officials were granted bail in connection to the Rs 71 crore MNREGA scam.
- When
- Bail was granted on Thursday; bail applications were heard on Monday.
- Where
- Dahod district, Gujarat.
- Why
- The five government officials were granted bail after being accused in the MNREGA scam.
- Location
- Dahod, Gujarat
- Scam Amount
- Rs 71 crore
- Officials Granted Bail
- Darshan Patel, Jayvir Nagori, Mahipal Chauhan, Mangal Pateliya, Fulsinh Bariya
- Minister's Sons
- Balwant and Kiran Khabad
- Allegation
- MNREGA scam
