Cuttack, Sep 16
Extending the probe into the multi-crore rupee fake vehicle accident claim scam in Odisha, the CBI has registered a fresh FIR against a motorcyclist from Cuttack who was accused of ramming his vehicle into another biker, leading to the latter’s death in 2021.
The case is a part of the 33 ‘fake’ Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) matters linked to accident cases registered at 30 police stations since 2021, allegedly with the intention to seek insurance claims and dupe a vehicle insurance company.
The High Court had directed the federal agency to investigate the matter on a petition filed by ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company.
After completion of the investigation, the local police filed a chargesheet against Sahoo on February 1, 2022, in a court in Cuttack. Later, an insurance claim was filed in connection with the accident.