Bidar, April 12 -- A case of alleged wage fraud under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has emerged from Yadgir district, where male workers reportedly dressed as women to illegally claim wages meant for female labourers. The incident, which took place in Maldar village during a nala desilting project, has prompted administrative action and triggered public outrage.

The fraudulent activity came to light when photos of men wearing sarees, purportedly taken during the desilting work in Ningappa Pujari's field in Mallara village, surfaced online and went viral. The total cost of the project was pegged at Rs.3 lakh.

Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer Lavesh Oradiya confirmed the development and said t...