Goa, May 24 -- In a significant development in the Rs.5 crore misappropriation of central funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) in Goa, a nationalized bank that manages the scheme's official account is now under investigation. With the SSA cheque book reportedly untouched and all transactions processed digitally, authorities suspect insider involvement within the bank.

"The nature of the fraud suggests a high level of sophistication, raising concerns about the possible role of bank personnel," a senior official stated. Investigators are examining how fraudsters managed to forge cheques and access SSA account details without triggering system alerts-pointing to either internal collusion within SSA or the bank.

Chief Minister Pra...