According to recent reports, a tax inspector named Pramod Kumar, who was suspended from the Rajgir Municipal Council, attempted to transfer Rs 14 lakh from the council’s account to his personal account. Fortunately, the bank manager noticed the suspicious activity and took immediate action to protect the public’s money. As soon as the matter came to light, Pramod Kumar fled from the bank. It is worth noting that he had obtained bail from the court just a week prior to this incident, indicating a repeated offense.
Actions Taken by the Municipal Council and Bank
Upon receiving the information, the executive officer of the Rajgir Municipal Council promptly froze the bank account involved in the fraudulent transfer. Additionally, an FIR (First Information Report) has been lodged against Pramod Kumar at the local police station. It is important to mention that the then executive officer had already relieved Pramod Kumar of all his duties prior to this incident.
Bank Manager’s Alertness and Cooperation
Madan Kumar, the branch manager of Punjab National Bank in Rajgir, noticed the suspicious transfer of Rs 14 lakh from the Municipal Council’s account to Pramod Kumar’s personal account. He immediately informed the executive officer of the council about the matter. However, the executive officer denied any knowledge of such a transaction, leading to Pramod Kumar’s escape from the bank.
Pramod Kumar’s Previous Allegations and Charges
Pramod Kumar already had a case registered against him for fraud in financial transactions. He was accused of forging the cash book and cash book with the fake signature of the then executive officer cum trainee IAS, Divya Shakti. The amount involved in the previous case was inflated, and the allegations against him included tampering with documents, fraud in transactions, and illegal withdrawal.
Conclusion
The attempted fraudulent transfer of Rs 14 lakh by Pramod Kumar, a suspended tax inspector of the Rajgir Municipal Council, was thwarted thanks to the vigilance of the bank manager. The executive officer of the council took immediate action by freezing the bank account and lodging an FIR against Pramod Kumar. It is crucial to investigate and address such cases to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and protect the public’s hard-earned money.
