A shocking incident affecting the beloved sister scheme in Maharashtra has come to light in Buldhana district. It is alleged that a husband withdrew money from his wife's account with a forged signature, with a total of ₹5,800 reportedly stolen in two transactions. The angry wife has filed a complaint at the Dongav police station, demanding action against her husband and bank officials.
Neha Vishal Chavan, a married woman from Rajgad in Mehkar taluka, had been living in Rajankheda in Akola district since last year. As she was eligible under the Ladki Bahini scheme, she was receiving a benefit of ₹1,500 per month. For this, she had opened a savings account at the Maharashtra Gramin Bank's Dongav branch. However, it is alleged that her husband Vishal Chavan took another woman to the bank on August 11, 2025, and withdrew ₹2,800 with a forged signature. On November 3, 2025, he withdrew ₹3,000 again. It is alleged that bank employees approved the transactions both times without verifying the signature.
The bank will investigate this case. Sachin Gode, branch officer of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, said, “We will check the CCTV footage. We will provide further information only if the signatures match.” A complaint has been registered by the Dongav police, and the investigation is ongoing.
Chief Minister Mazi Ladki Bahin is an ambitious scheme of the Maharashtra government, which deposits ₹1,500 per month directly into the bank accounts of eligible women. Now e-KYC can be done at home on the ladkibahin.maharashtra.gov.in portal. Enter the Aadhaar number, get the OTP, and update the bank account. If the mobile is not linked to Aadhaar, visit the nearest CSC center. This incident has raised questions about the security of the scheme, and customers are advised to remain cautious.
Alleged fraud of ₹5,800 in the beloved sister scheme
Husband accused of taking another woman to the bank and withdrawing money with a forged signature
Claim that bank employees did not verify
Investigation underway at police and bank level