In a significant development, a current employee of the Central Bank of India in Rajnandgaon is accused of withdrawing approximately ₹2,32,17,000 from the accounts of around 15 customers and investing the amount in the share market. The police have taken the accused employees into custody based on the bank management’s complaint.
Details of the Accused:
The accused, Adeshraj Bhawe, a Single Window Operator residing in Mamta Nagar Gali No. 3 in the city, allegedly withdrew the funds from the accounts of 15 customers, amounting to ₹2,32,17,000. Subsequently, he invested this sum in the share market. The incident came to light after the bank branch manager reported the matter to the Kotwali police station.
Modus Operandi:
As per additional police superintendent Rahul Dev Sharma, the accused manipulated the situation by replacing the customers’ mobile numbers with his own in the bank records. Using this altered information, he transferred the funds via IMPS (Immediate Payment Service). The bank management’s complaint led to the arrest of the accused, and a thorough investigation into the entire incident is underway.
Use of Multiple Mobile Numbers:
The accused allegedly utilized various mobile numbers, purchased independently by bank employees, to execute the transactions. Additionally, he managed to deposit some amount back into some customers’ accounts, but due to losses in the share market, he was unable to deposit the entire sum withdrawn, resulting in a deficit.
Legal Proceedings:
Upon uncovering discrepancies in certain accounts, the bank initiated an investigation, leading to the verification of the inflow and outflow of funds. Following the complaint, the accused is facing charges of embezzlement, and legal proceedings have been initiated against him. The accused has been arrested and presented before the judicial magistrate’s court for further legal action.
