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Crime
17 Arrested in Chhattisgarh Snakebite Scam
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 10:17 PM
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A multi-crore scam involving fake snakebite claims has been unearthed in Chhattisgarh, leading to the arrest of 17 individuals. The accused include a doctor and several lawyers.
The Chhattisgarh police have cracked down on a massive scam involving fake snakebite claims, resulting in the arrest of 17 individuals. The accused include a doctor and several lawyers who allegedly colluded to file false claims. The scam is estimated to be worth several crores of rupees. The arrests were made after a thorough investigation into the matter. The police are still investigating the extent of the scam and the number of people involved.