In a shocking turn of events, a cashier at Bandhan Bank in Sakti, Chhattisgarh, has been accused of committing a grave fraud. The cashier, identified as Kamlesh Singh, allegedly created a fake death certificate for a living woman and proceeded to file an insurance claim with the company. As a result, he embezzled a staggering amount of Rs 1.5 lakh that had been deposited by the account holder.
The victim of this deceitful act was Purushottam Dewangan, a resident of Sakti. Two years ago, Dewangan had taken a loan of Rs 2 lakh from Bandhan Bank, diligently making 8 to 9 installments on time. When he managed to gather the remaining amount needed to close the loan account, approximately Rs 1.5 lakh, he deposited it in a lump sum at the bank. However, instead of properly handling the funds, the unscrupulous cashier, Kamlesh Singh, decided to keep the money for himself.
Several months later, when Dewangan sought another loan from Bandhan Bank, he was shocked to learn that his wife, who was listed as a co-applicant on the loan account, had supposedly passed away according to the bank’s records. Suspecting foul play, Dewangan investigated the matter further and discovered that Kamlesh Singh, along with other employees, had conspired to forge a death certificate for his wife. They then used this fraudulent document to close Dewangan’s loan account and claim the insurance money. To make matters worse, the cashier also pocketed the lump sum amount of Rs 1,42,550 that Dewangan had deposited.
Desperate for justice, Dewangan repeatedly approached the bank management, pleading for a resolution to the fraud that had been committed against him. However, much to his dismay, the bank management seemed indifferent to his plight, subjecting him to months of fruitless efforts and empty promises. Frustrated and seeking justice, Dewangan took matters into his own hands and filed a fraud report with the police.
The police, upon receiving the complaint, have assured Dewangan that they will take swift action against the bank employees involved in the fraudulent scheme. Soon, a case will be registered, and the responsible individuals will face the consequences of their actions. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of trust and integrity within the banking industry, highlighting the need for stringent measures to prevent such fraudulent activities from occurring in the future.
How it is possible for a cashier to do so .. ?