Big Fraud in Hapur Sugarcane Account, FIR against IDBI Bank Manager, Govt Employees to be Suspended

In Hapur, a significant scam involving around seven crore rupees has been uncovered after an investigation by the Sugarcane Committee. The District Sugarcane Officer (DSO) submitted a detailed report to the District Magistrate (DM) late in the evening. Based on this report, the DM has directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against several individuals involved, including an accountant, his wife, his sister, the secretary of the Mandi Samiti (Market Committee), and the manager of the IDBI Bank branch. Additionally, the DM has instructed that departmental inquiries be initiated to suspend the involved government employees.

Investigation and Search at IDBI Bank

The investigation team carried out an extensive search at the IDBI Bank branch on Garh Road on Tuesday afternoon. The team, made up of officials from the sugarcane department, spent over two hours at the bank, examining records and searching for bill vouchers linked to the scam. They managed to collect hundreds of important documents. After gathering all the necessary evidence, the team returned and prepared a comprehensive investigation report. This report, detailing various aspects of the case, was then submitted to the DM by the DCO (District Cane Officer).

Roles of Bank and Committee Officials in the Scam

The investigation revealed that both bank and committee officials were involved in the embezzlement. It appears that the clerk took money from the savings account of the committee, leading to the discovery of the scam. The officials are now facing serious allegations, and the investigation continues to uncover more details. The DCO reassured farmers, stating that despite the scam, there is no need to panic. Payments for farmers will continue to be credited to their accounts. Recently, Nanglamal mill made payments, and these amounts are being transferred to the farmers’ accounts as well.

BKU’s Involvement and Future Actions

Pawan Hoon, the District President of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), spoke about the issue and mentioned that the Deputy Sugarcane Commissioner had been informed about the scam. The Chief Secretary is scheduled to hear the complaint on May 14, and the case will be discussed in this meeting. Hoon pointed out that the clerk, who is only a small part of the scam, is not the main culprit. He emphasized that the committee officers are the real wrongdoers and warned that if no action is taken against them, the farmers will stage a movement.

So far, the investigation has revealed a scam of approximately seven crore rupees, and the accused individuals are facing serious charges. Based on the findings, the DM has instructed that an FIR be filed against those involved, including the accused accountant, his family members, the bank manager, and the Mandi Samiti secretary. The government employees implicated are also facing suspension, and further inquiries will be conducted to ensure accountability. More details about this incident will be released soon.