PANAJI
The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and police themselves have not ruled out internal lapses or alleged connivance from within the SSA.
“It is hard to believe that such a large sum could be misappropriated without someone on the inside either turning a blind eye or being involved,” the official said.
“The fact that the fraudster could obtain account details and manipulate them suggests a serious breach. Nevertheless, all angles including impersonation of central SSA officials and gross negligence by local authorities are being probed”.
“There is a possibility the fraudster posed as a government representative to gain access. But deliberate inaction or connivance by SSA insiders cannot be ruled out,” the official added.
With all the concerned joining the probe, it is learnt that the case might soon be transferred to the Crime Branch, given its complexity and the quantum involved.
The Goan tried to connect with the SSA but they remained unavailable for comment, however, the department confirmed that a complaint has been filed by the SSA Project Director with the Porvorim police.
