
A fraud case has been registered against four officials of Baroda UP Bank, including the regional manager and branch manager, for allegedly withdrawing ₹2.99 lakh from a customer’s account without consent. The Cantt police acted on a civil court’s order after initially refusing to register the case.
The Allegations
Ritesh Singh, son of Mahendra Pratap Singh, and a resident of Nakha No. 2 Bhagwanpur, Chiluatal, claims that on August 24, 2017, ₹2.99 lakh was withdrawn from his two accounts in Baroda UP Bank. Ritesh alleged that the branch manager, field officer, agent, and regional manager conspired to forge his signatures and withdraw the money without his knowledge.
Ritesh discovered the unauthorized withdrawal on January 1, 2023, when he reviewed his account statements at the bank. He was informed that a housing loan was being repaid regularly from his account and that one installment had even been paid in advance.
Legal Action
After the discovery, Ritesh approached Cantt police to file a complaint. However, the police did not register the case, prompting him to seek justice through the civil court. The court directed the police to register a case against the accused.
On Wednesday, the Cantt police lodged a case of fraud against the following individuals:
- Branch Manager: Sunil Dutt Gaur
- Field Officer: Chandrakant Pandey
- Agent: Deepak Dalal
- Regional Manager: (Name not disclosed)
Ritesh’s Statement
Ritesh expressed his disappointment over the police’s initial inaction. He emphasized the importance of accountability and demanded strict action against the accused to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Next Steps
The police have started investigating the case. They will verify the allegations and collect evidence to proceed further. Meanwhile, the bank officials named in the case are yet to respond to the charges.
This case underscores the need for vigilance in banking transactions and highlights the significance of holding financial institutions accountable for safeguarding customers’ funds.