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Big News: After UP STF exposed multi-billion rupee toll scam, NHAI takes action, issues strict directives

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New Delhi:The UP STF's exposure of massive toll scam at NHAI-operated toll plazas nationwide has caused a panic in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in Delhi.

120 crore Scam 
Two days ago, UP STF Chief Amitabh Yash had exposed this scam. The Lucknow unit of UP STF had unearthed the scam runs into Rs 120 crore across 42 toll plazas.

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On Tuesday night, a raid was conducted at Atraila toll plaza in Lalganj, Mirzapur and four employees were arrested in connection with the case. 

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According to the Dynamite News correspondent, the toll workers used to hack the software. The toll workers used to collect Rs. 100, but Rs. 90 would go to the bank account. They would  get 10 Rs per transaction. 

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