Kadapa police have arrested two suspended government officials for orchestrating a massive ₹3.80-crore job scam. The duo allegedly used forged appointment letters to defraud 25 unemployed individuals.

Key Takeaways

  • Two suspended officials arrested for a ₹3.80-crore employment fraud.
  • Accused used fake 'compassionate appointment' letters to lure 25 victims.
  • Forgery involved fake signatures and seals of high-ranking ZPP officials.
  • The scam was uncovered during an internal seniority list scrutiny.

The Kadapa district police have successfully apprehended two suspended government employees involved in a massive fraudulent scheme amounting to ₹3.80 crore. The accused, identified as Syed Mastan Valli and Chilumaru Srinivasulu Reddy, allegedly exploited their previous positions at the Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) office to deceive unemployed youths.

According to the investigation, the scam dates back to 2018. The duo promised government jobs under G.O. No.1005, charging victims between ₹10-15 lakh each. To facilitate the fraud, they meticulously forged the signatures and official seals of high-ranking officials, including the former Administrative Officer and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the ZPP.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that this incident highlights a critical vulnerability in the administrative verification process within local government bodies. By fabricating official proceedings, the accused managed to place 25 individuals into various government roles—such as security guards and office subordinates—where they continued to draw salaries illegally for years without detection.

The ability of the accused to bypass official scrutiny for years underscores a desperate need for digitized and centralized appointment verification systems.

The fraudulent operation came to light only when ZPP CEO C. Subrahmanyam conducted a routine internal scrutiny of the compassionate appointment seniority list. Upon discovering significant discrepancies, a formal complaint was lodged with the Kadapa One Town police, leading to the registration of Crime No.101/2026.

Historical Background

Compassionate appointments are a sensitive administrative provision in India, designed to provide immediate relief to the families of deceased government employees. This specific legal loophole was weaponized by the accused to provide a veneer of legitimacy to their criminal activities.

Did You Know?: Forgery of official government seals is considered a high-level offense under the Indian Penal Code, often leading to severe imprisonment and heavy fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How did the suspects manage to get people hired?
They used forged appointment letters and official seals of ZPP officials to make the appointments appear legitimate.

2. How much was the total financial impact of the scam?
The police estimate that the scam caused a loss of approximately ₹3.80 crore to the state exchequer.