Madras High Court Orders FIRs in 467 Fake Insurance Claim Cases, Proposes SIT for Probe

The Madras High Court has directed police to register FIRs on 467 complaints linked to a large-scale fake insurance claim racket. Petitioners alleged that agents, in collusion with officials, forged documents to fraudulently settle claims.

The court also recommended forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a comprehensive probe. If the files cannot be traced, a criminal complaint must be lodged, the High Court added.

The bench emphasised the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the entire network and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The matter will be heard next on October 17.

[Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company v Director General Of Police]