65 individuals in Argala gram panchayat defrauded the old-age pension scheme
They received pensions from February to August 2024 using fake documents
Pension recipients ranged in age from 40 to 50 years
They were ordered to repay approximately ₹7,000 each
Accused individuals charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Police investigation is ongoing to identify other fraudsters
The scheme provides ₹1000 for 60-79 years olds, ₹1200 for those 80+
District administration actively combats fraudulent pension claims
Authorities are tracing others involved in similar pension fraud
The investigation started following a complaint from the BDO