A serious case of fraud has been reported involving the former branch manager and cashier of the Bank of Baroda’s Kainch branch in Pilibhit. The victim, a farmer named Kalyan from Nakatiya village in Gajraula, has filed a complaint in court accusing the bank employees of stealing money from his accounts.
Background of the Case
In 2011, Kalyan opened a crop loan account and a savings account at the bank. By August 31, 2016, he had fully repaid his crop loan and stopped using the account. However, it is alleged that after he stopped using the accounts, bank employees continued to make illegal transactions without his permission.
Details of the Fraudulent Transactions
According to Kalyan’s complaint, the fraudulent activities began when Rs 2,095 was both withdrawn and deposited into his account. Following that, Rs 50,000 was withdrawn and Rs 52,000 deposited. The fraud continued with withdrawals of Rs 18,500 and Rs 15,800, none of which were returned to the account.
Victim’s Struggle for Justice
Kalyan initially reported the fraud to the local police station, but no action was taken. He also approached the Legal Services Authority and bank officials, but his concerns were ignored. After his first complaint was dismissed, Kalyan submitted a second application, which led to a response from the court.
Police Investigation Underway
Following the court’s order, the Gajraula police have registered a case and started an investigation into the matter. The police station in-charge, Jagdeep Malik, confirmed the registration of the case and assured that the investigation is now underway.
This case highlights the challenges that victims of fraud face when trying to seek justice, especially when the perpetrators are people in trusted positions. It also raises important questions about the security of bank accounts and the need for stronger measures to prevent such fraudulent activities.
