Officials say that in several instances, conductors allegedly removed the official QR codes once buses left the depot, making it easier to carry out the fraud undetected. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has suspended four conductors for allegedly misusing the UPI scanner-linked ticketing system and engaging in fraudulent practices under the State government’s Shakti scheme. The action follows an internal inquiry that revealed the diversion of passenger fares into personal accounts. This is not the first such case. Earlier, in January 2026, the BMTC suspended three conductors for misusing the UPI-linked ticketing system. Published – April 12, 2026 09:34 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation 3,596 people to vote from homes in Madurai ACs from April 13: DEO Bengal polls 2026: Netaji’s nephew Chandra Bose joins Trinamool Congress after quitting BJP