A CBI spokesperson today said a case has been registered against then branch managers H K Gadpal and Anil Kumar, the then Higher Grade Assistant of LIC Divisional Office, Raipur, R K Netam, dealing official of Nagar Nigam, Bilaspur Ashok Kumar and another person Vijay in connection with the case.
"In pursuance of the criminal conspiracy, they had committed fraud in the settlement of death claims under the Janashree Bima Yojana of LIC under various different policies of Nagar Nigam Palika, Bilaspur," the spokesperson said.
It said the insurance amount to the tune of Rs 1.14 crore was allegedly paid by LIC against 570 false claims during the year 2008-2011 which had resulted into loss of Rs. 1.14 crore to the LIC.
"Searches were conducted at official & residential premises of the accused in Bilaspur and Raipur. The incriminating documents recovered during searches are being scrutinised," it said.
