Bank of Baroda Kanpur: In Kanpur, employees of a company responsible for loading cash into ATMs have been accused of committing fraud against their employer, leading to a loss of ₹89.93 lakhs. The alleged culprits are accused of tampering with ATMs and fraudulently withdrawing the mentioned amount. Additionally, they deposited ₹26.71 lakhs under pressure and issued threats of dire consequences, including threats of physical harm, if they were compelled to pay the remaining ₹58.22 lakhs.
Officials of the company, involved in loading and unloading cash in ATMs and BNAs (Banknote Acceptors) across the country, reported the incident to the Govindnagar police station in Kanpur. The accused, who work as custodians for the company, were identified as Abhishek from Dhannokhar Purwa and Shekhar Srivastava from Sanigwan in Chakari.
The allegations state that the custodians, responsible for managing the hardware and software of the machines, engaged in digital electronic device tampering, resulting in an unauthorized withdrawal of ₹89,93,000. Upon reconciliation of cash, discrepancies were noticed. When questioned, the custodians admitted to their wrongdoing in writing.
Under pressure, they deposited ₹26,71,000 into the company’s account on different dates, but they refused to deposit the remaining ₹58,22,000. Alongside this, they issued threats of physical harm in case legal action was taken against them. They even refused to cooperate during the investigation and stopped attending the office.
A complaint was filed with the Commissioner of Police when no action was taken at the local police station. The case is being investigated under the Economic Offences Wing, and legal proceedings are underway.
Fraudulent Withdrawals from Bank of Baroda Branches:
Several branches of Bank of Baroda were targeted in a scam, leading to losses amounting to:
- Civil Lines Branch: ₹7,34,500
- Sisamau Branch: ₹21,01,000
- Ratan Lal Nagar Branch: ₹19,22,000
- Kidwai Nagar Branch: ₹26,26,500
- Yashodanagar Branch: ₹9,69,000
- Patel Nagar Branch: ₹1,35,500
The fraud scheme involved unauthorized withdrawals from these branches, causing financial setbacks to Bank of Baroda. Investigations are ongoing, and legal action is expected against the perpetrators.
Stealing close to a crore from a nationalised Bank’s ATM and threatening to physically harm proves what kind of society we are living in. Our dirty politicians are to be blamed for the situation our country is facing today.