Amita Singh Tomar: From KBC Winner to Arrest in Flood Relief Scam

Amita Singh Tomar, who gained fame as a winner on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5, has recently been arrested in connection with a Rs 2.5 crore flood relief scam. Her journey from a celebrated contestant to a figure embroiled in controversy raises questions about her past and the circumstances surrounding her arrest. Discover the details of her KBC victory and the events leading to her current legal troubles.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 27, 2026, 13:13 IST

Amita Singh Tomar's Journey from Fame to Controversy

Amita Singh Tomar gained popularity after her appearance on the show hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Kaun Banega Crorepati 5, where she won an impressive Rs 50 lakh in 2011. Recently, however, she has been implicated in a flood relief scam amounting to Rs 2.5 crore. Reports indicate that she was taken into custody in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, due to her alleged role in the fraudulent activities linked to the Baroda tehsil in 2021. Curious about the question that led her to win Rs 50 lakh on KBC? Keep reading to find out.

How Amita Singh Tomar Won Rs 50 Lakh on KBC 5

During her time on Kaun Banega Crorepati 5, Amita excelled in the fastest finger first round, securing her spot on the hot seat. In episode 21, she faced a pivotal question that could earn her Rs 50 lakh: 'In the 1857 War, who was the Commander of the British army who fought against Rani Lakshmi Bai and Tatya Tope in Gwalior?' The options presented were A - Hugh Rose, B - Colonel Neill, C - William Hodson, and D - John Nicholson. After some contemplation, Amita confidently selected option A, and indeed, Hugh Rose was the correct answer, leading her to victory.

Regarding her recent arrest in the flood relief scam, an official stated, "A team led by Baroda Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Avneet Sharma apprehended Tomar at her residence in Gwalior's Chandravadni Naka. Tomar previously served as the tehsildar of Vijaypur but was dismissed from her position by Collector Arpit Verma on Wednesday."

Amita Singh Tomar's Resignation and Withdrawal

In 2023, Amita Singh Tomar submitted her resignation from her role. However, she later retracted it, citing ongoing disrespect over the past five years. In her resignation letter, she expressed disappointment at not being appointed to a specific role despite expectations following the new Collector's appointment. For context, Amita had worked across various departments for five years without a defined position, and in 2023, she was the chief officer responsible for land records.

Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan recently completed filming for the 16th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, which airs on Sony Entertainment Television and is available for streaming on SonyLIV.