Motihari Education Dept Rocked by Rs 60 Lakh Salary Fraud
A massive salary scam involving an HRMS operator and a teacher has been uncovered in Motihari, Bihar. Read how Rs 60 lakh was siphoned off.
The District Education Office in Motihari, Bihar, has been hit by a massive financial scandal after a Motihari education salary fraud totaling Rs 60,57,158 was uncovered. The scam came to light following a rigorous investigation into salary payments processed through the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) for both teaching and non-teaching staff.
How the Scam Unfolded
The discrepancies were detected after the Director of Administration of the Bihar Education Department in Patna ordered a detailed probe into the HRMS payments. The investigation revealed a systematic manipulation of the digital payroll system that occurred between June 2024 and September 2026.
The probe identified two key individuals who allegedly collaborated to exploit the system:
- Md. Imaduddin Shabir (also known as Betab): A teacher at Madrasa Miswaul Uloom in Semrahiyan, Chhauradano.
- Aman Kumar: An HRMS operator based in Naya Mohalla, Chhauni Bazaar, Motihari.
Money Trail: Family Accounts Used
The investigation suggests that the duo did not just transfer the stolen funds to their own accounts but also involved family members to hide the money trail. According to the findings, the illicit funds were diverted into the personal bank accounts of the accused, as well as the accounts of:
- Rovina Kaushal: The wife of the Madrasa teacher, Md. Imaduddin Shabir.
- Suman: The mother of the HRMS operator, Aman Kumar.
Legal Action and Police Probe
Following the evidence gathered, the District Education Officer instructed the filing of a formal complaint. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against both primary suspects at the Nagar Police Station under the relevant sections of the law.
Local police have now launched a comprehensive investigation to trace the full extent of the fraud and determine if other individuals or officials were complicit in the scheme.
Serious Questions on Oversight
This incident has sparked a debate regarding the lack of vigilance within the Education Department. The fact that such a large sum of money was siphoned off over a prolonged period without being detected has raised serious concerns about the monitoring mechanisms and the role of senior officials responsible for oversight.