Fodder Scam

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The Fodder Scam involved hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged fraudulent reimbursements from the treasury of Bihar state for fodder, medicines, and husbandry supplies for non-existent livestock. Among those implicated in the theft and arrested were then Chief Minister of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav, as well as former Chief Minister, Jagannath Mishra. The scandal led to the end of Lalu’s reign as Chief Minister. There is also allegation on Dr.Dinesh Prasad Sharma of receiving 300 crores and 60 Lakh rupees, respectively, from S.N.Sinha. As of May 2013, the trial was completed in 44 cases out of a total of 53 cases. More than 500 accused have been convicted and awarded punishments by various courts. On 23 December 2017 Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted by a special CBI court while Jagannath Misra was acquitted. 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fodder_Scam 

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