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Eight arrested in ₹3 crore milk powder diversion scam at Manmul
Police have arrested eight individuals, including a former chairman of the dairy cooperative, in connection with an alleged scheme to divert and illegally sell skimmed milk powder worth ₹3 crore. The investigation centres on accusations of collusion between senior officials to misappropriate the cooperative's inventory.
LSN India ·
The arrests stem from an investigation into the unauthorised diversion of skimmed milk powder from Manmul, a dairy cooperative. Among those taken into custody is Pradeep Kumar Jadhav, who serves as Purchase Officer at the organisation, alongside Shivakumar, the former Chairman who currently holds the position of Director.
According to investigative findings, Jadhav allegedly worked in coordination with Shivakumar to divert stocks of skimmed milk powder from Manmul's inventory. The diverted consignments were subsequently sold to private individuals, bypassing official distribution channels and regulatory oversight.
The eight arrests represent a significant development in the inquiry into what authorities describe as a systematic misappropriation scheme. The case highlights concerns over internal governance and oversight mechanisms within dairy cooperative structures in the region.
Further investigations are underway to establish the complete scope of the alleged diversions, identify additional beneficiaries of the scheme, and recover the value of misappropriated stocks. Officials have indicated that the inquiry may extend to examine related transactions and establish chains of accountability within the organisation's management hierarchy.