Dang Compensation Scam Exposed: VCE Dismissed for Looting Farmers’ Crop Relief [BIG BREAKING]
VCE Removed After Farmers’ Compensation Fraud in Dang A major administrative shake-up has taken place in Dang district after a shocking case of fraud involving farmers’ crop damage compensation came to light. In a serious breach of trust, money credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts under the government’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for the 2024–25 crop loss compensation was allegedly siphoned off by a Village Computer Entrepreneur (VCE) associated with a gram panchayat. Following the exposure of this irregularity, district authorities acted swiftly and removed the concerned VCE from duty with immediate effect.
The incident has surfaced from Diwantembrun Gram Panchayat in Dang district, triggering panic and outrage within administrative circles as well as among farmers. Once complaints and media reports revealed that farmers’ rightful compensation had been illegally withdrawn, the district administration accelerated its inquiry. Officials now fear that similar fraudulent practices may have occurred in other gram panchayats using the same modus operandi.
In response to the allegations, Ahwa Taluka Development Officer R.B. Chaudhary summoned the sarpanch of Diwantembrun Gram Panchayat along with the affected farmers to the office. Statements from the farmers and the sarpanch were formally recorded. During the preliminary investigation, it emerged that the VCE allegedly exploited the lack of digital awareness among tribal farmers, gaining their trust under the pretext of providing digital services and then withdrawing compensation amounts credited to their accounts.
Investigators found that in several cases, farmers were not even informed that the compensation money had been deposited into their bank accounts. In other instances, thumb impressions or OTPs were obtained from farmers, allegedly for “official processing,” and later misused to withdraw the funds. Poor tribal farmers, relying on the VCE for digital assistance, trusted the process without realizing that their compensation was being diverted. This breach of trust has deeply hurt the farming community in the region.
The Taluka Development Officer has collected documentary evidence along with written statements from farmers and the gram panchayat representatives. Authorities are now examining whether this fraud was an isolated act by a single individual or part of a larger, organized network operating across multiple panchayats. The administration suspects that similar methods may have been used elsewhere to siphon off government funds meant for farmers.
Anger and resentment have spread rapidly among farmers in Dang district following the revelation. Many farmers have stated that merely dismissing one VCE is not enough to deliver justice. They are demanding that the looted compensation money be returned with interest and that all individuals involved in the scam, regardless of rank or position, be subjected to strict legal action.
Farmers have also called for a high-level, impartial investigation into the entire episode. They insist that the probe should not be limited to the gram panchayat level alone but should extend to taluka and district levels to uncover any administrative complicity. Since this issue directly affects farmers’ trust in government schemes, officials are under increasing pressure to ensure transparency and accountability.
Further details of how the scam was carried out are gradually emerging. According to initial findings, farmers were deliberately kept uninformed about DBT credits, while biometric data or OTPs were collected under false pretenses. These details were then allegedly used to withdraw funds through intermediaries, allowing the money to be diverted into private hands. Officials believe this points to a well-planned operation rather than a simple procedural lapse.
Deputy District Development Officer S.B. Patel issued a clear statement on the matter, confirming that complaints were received regarding illegal withdrawal of farmers’ compensation in Diwantembrun Gram Panchayat. After verification, it was established that compensation money belonging to tribal farmers had been misappropriated. As a result, the concerned VCE was immediately removed from service.
The Deputy DDO further stated that the Taluka Development Officer has been instructed to conduct a detailed and thorough investigation. If any other individuals, officials, or intermediaries are found to be involved, strict legal action will be taken against them. The administration has made it clear that there will be no attempt to shield anyone and that those who exploit farmers’ rights will not be spared.
This incident has raised serious questions about the functioning and monitoring of the panchayat system in Dang district. Even though DBT is designed to ensure transparency and eliminate middlemen, this case shows how loopholes at the local level can still be exploited. As investigations expand to other panchayats, fear and uncertainty have spread within the local administrative machinery.
Farmers and residents are hoping that this action will not remain symbolic. For poor tribal farmers, crop loss compensation is often the only financial support available after natural calamities. Losing this money has caused severe hardship for many families, making timely justice and recovery of funds crucial.
The Dang compensation scam has now grown beyond a local controversy and has become a test of the system’s credibility. The coming days are expected to bring further revelations as the probe deepens. Whether this case leads to broader reforms and accountability across the panchayat system remains to be seen, but for now, all eyes are on the administration’s next move.
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